Bakersfield, CA. – One person was injured in a pedestrian accident that happened in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 5:23 p.m. on Coffee Road.
A pedestrian was struck by a car on the highway in unclear circumstances.
The pedestrian suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
CHP is investigating the cause of the accident.
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 considered when determining fault and liability in pedestrian accident cases.
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