Southeast Bakersfield, CA – Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Causes Fatality
Southeast Bakersfield, CA (September 27, 2018) – One person was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident that took place in Southeast Bakersfield on Cheatham Avenue. The accident took place on Wednesday, September 26 around 7 p.m.
Police said that, at the time of the accident, a woman had been on the roadway crossing the street when she was reportedly struck by a vehicle. The woman had been crossing outside of a crosswalk at the time.
The woman died at the scene of the accident, according to police. Her name will not be released as of yet.
The driver fled the scene immediately after striking her. Apparently, they returned to the scene moments later and they were arrested by police for felony hit-and-run.
At this time, the California Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
Southeast Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident
In cases where a driver has engaged in a negligent action and you lose a family member as a result, you might have a case for civil damages. But what happens in a case where their actions were especially negligent and they receive criminal charges?
In cases of hit-and-run, there is a good chance that the criminal damages that result from the case will lead into your civil damages and help you to build your claim and show that the driver has acted negligently. The police report will blame them for the accident, and having this fault documented gives you a good chance at receiving the compensation you deserve.
If you have lost somebody close to you in a violent hit-and-run collision, you have options and we want to be there for your recovery. You might have the option to bring a wrongful death claim if you are a direct family member or representative of the person who died. As a result, you will be able to compensate for damages like medical bills incurred, lost wages, funeral costs, loss of companionship, and more.
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