Pedestrian Dies on Scene in Highway 58 Crash [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (July 24, 2021) – On Friday, a pedestrian died in Highway 58 crash.

Investigating officers said the fatal crash took place at around 3:49 a.m.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle early this morning on Highway 58, west of the Cottonwood Road off-ramp.

When officers arrived, they found the man dead on the roadway.

Meanwhile, the suspect vehicle immediately fled the scene after the deadly incident.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in this accident. May you have the strength during this difficult time.

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Dealing With Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, more individuals are staying at home, whether by preference or under a state-mandated lockdown. As people adjust to unprecedented routines, a classic concept has risen in modern popularity: walking.

Americans, as well as others around the world, have taken it upon themselves to walk outside daily. Taking walks is usually the only time in which people are spending outside. The increase of foot traffic on local sidewalks, intersections, and roads seems harmless enough.

However, this timeless habit can have devastating consequences. Taking walks is becoming increasingly dangerous, leading to a surge of pedestrian accidents annually.

Contact Sweet Lawyers if you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Having legal representation can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and more. 

“I think the misconception is that when a loved one passes away, the insurance company and the defendant will automatically admit liability and offer all of the funds available.”

“Insurance companies will try to save money, even if it means not fully compensating a family for the wrongful death of a loved one. When a family retains an attorney immediately, it gives the family time to grieve their loss, and their attorney can start focusing on holding the negligent party accountable.” says Tyler Toomey, a tenured Sweet Lawyers attorney.