Alonso Delarosa Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Auburn Street in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California (November 16, 2021) – 48-year-old Alonso Delarosa has been identified as the Bakersfield man who was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday evening in northeast Bakersfield.
The deadly pedestrian accident took place in the 4200 block of Auburn Street at about 6:14 p.m. on November 13.
The circumstances that led to the collision were not immediately established at the report time.
Alonso Delarosa Fatal Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash
Sadly, Delarosa was declared dead at the crash site.
Officials affirmed the involved motorist stopped after the accident and cooperated with the law enforcers.
Intoxication or speed was not believed to have played a role in the accident.
The fatal crash remains under active investigation.
California Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
The common causes of most of these accidents include failure to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, poor visibility, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe the highway code. Pedestrians are also advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
The law requires motorists to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
While the accident report above does not give a clear picture of how the accident occurred, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the accident is crucial. “An attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all their questions fully,” he said.
California Car Accident Attorney
If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim or the victim's family is advised to file a case in court. Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced pedestrian accident lawyers who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.