Bakersfield, CA. – A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car in Bakersfield on Saturday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 1:32 p.m. in the area of Hageman Road and Calloway Drive.
A pedestrian was found down on the roadway after being struck by a car.
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Information about the involved driver was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Drivers are required by law to exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians. Pedestrians walking in marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections have the right of way. Furthermore, pedestrians attempting to cross outside of the crosswalks must yield to vehicles to avoid being hit. Pedestrians should also walk facing traffic when walking on a roadway that lacks a sidewalk. These laws are put into consideration when determining fault and liability in cases of pedestrian accidents.
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