Bakersfield, CA – Victim Hospitalized in Scooter Crash on Hwy 179
Bakersfield, CA (August 30, 2023) – According to the California Highway Patrol Incident Page, an accident involving a scooter rider occurred at the intersection of Highway 178 and Bedford Green Drive on Wednesday, August 30.
CHP troopers reported that a victim on a scooter had been hit by a car and thrown into the median.
The CHP further added that westbound Highway 178 was closed at Bedford Green and Canteria Drive for the incident.
EMTs transferred the victim to the hospital in an unknown condition.
Police from Bakersfield were also there at the time of the collision, though no additional details about the investigation have been provided.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their loved ones in hopes of their full recovery.
If you’ve been hurt in a Bakersfield pedestrian accident, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our personal injury lawyers at the Soliman Law Group.
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