Crippling Pedestrian Crash on Shepard Street Injures 1 [Bakersfield, CA]

1 Person Injured in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident on Shepard Street

BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 9, 2023) – Saturday morning, a crippling pedestrian crash on Shepard Street injures 1 person.

The incident occurred at 10:25 a.m. in the 4500 block of Shepard Street, according to a release from Bakersfield Police.

Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Then, responders took the pedestrian to a local hospital in critical condition.

Meanwhile, the involved driver has been cooperating with the investigation.

Reports said that sedan traveled southbound on Shepard Street. Then, it crashed with a pedestrian crossing mid-block.

Also, the authorities shut down the 4500 block of Shepard Street as the investigation continues.

Moreover, the authorities ruled out alcohol and drugs as factors in the crash.

Furthermore, the authorities urged anyone with information to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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Safe Driving on California Roadways

Sharing the road is a shared responsibility. It is important to keep an eye out for those who are on the road with you.

The California Office of Traffic Safety’s “Go Safely” campaign advises drivers of the following:

• Follow the posted speed limit.
• Slow down your speed at intersections.
• Give pedestrians the right of way at crosswalks and unmarked corners. Be ready to stop and let those on foot cross.
• Apply extra care in less-than-ideal driving conditions. This may include dark, foggy, or rainy weather.
• Respect all bicyclists. Give cyclists at least three to five feet of room when passing a bike. California law requires drivers to provide a minimum of three feet of space between a vehicle and a bicycle.
• If there is not enough space to pass a bicyclist safely, be patient and wait until you can.

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