Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Hosking Avenue Claims a Life [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (March 30, 2024) Early Friday morning, a female pedestrian was killed in a horrific hit-and-run crash on Hosking Avenue.

According to Bakersfield police, the tragic collision happened on the 7700 block of South Union Avenue at the intersection with Hosking Avenue.

Reports say that the woman was walking east when she was struck by a northbound light-colored vehicle.

Authorities say that the vehicle did not stop to render aid to the fallen woman and fled the scene before authorities arrived.

Officials arrived at the scene and pronounced the female victim dead at the scene.

Police are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle who remain at large.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of the victim in the tragic hit-and-run collision on South Union Avenue. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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The Aftermath of the Hit-and-Run Crash on Hosking Avenue

Having lost a loved one that could have been prevented is a difficult experience for the bereaved. It is indeed painful and it would undoubtedly take a lot of time to recover from this loss.

Nevertheless, the family of the victim must be aware that they can file a wrongful death lawsuit. The goal of this lawsuit is to give the loved ones of the deceased some semblance of justice.

A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. Settlements can range from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars, depending on the scale of the event. They provide financial relief for the relatives of those who have passed away.

With legal representation, you can obtain compensation for medical bills, loss of earnings, future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. A lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. In addition to speaking to witnesses, analyzing evidence, and gathering important data, they will appear in court to support your claim.

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