Pedestrian Hospitalized after Bakersfield Accident on Brundage Lane Near Olive Street
Bakersfield, California (September 20, 2021) – A female party was hospitalized with serious injuries after being involved in a pedestrian accident Sunday evening in Bakersfield, the Bakersfield police said.
The major injury crash took place on Brundage Lane near South Olive Street, just east of Oak Street, shortly before 7:45 p.m.
As per the dispatch, a woman was hit by a vehicle on the roadway under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident
The unidentified pedestrian suffered moderate to major injuries following the collision. Medical personnel responded to the scene and transported her to Kern Medical for further medical.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately released at the report time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.