BAKERSFIELD - A 91-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries when she was struck by a GMC Yukon SUV in Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon, Bakersfield.com reported. According to news accounts, Julia Ponce, the victim, was walking northbound across Ming Avenue at Hasti Acres Drive, when she was struck by the vehicle driven by Sheila Fowler.
The intersection where the pedestrian accident occurred did not have a crosswalk, and Fowler was not cited. Ponce was taken to Kern Medical Center. The cause of the February 14th Bakersfield pedestrian accident remains under investigation.
Pedestrians are frequently hit by vehicles, and statistically, children and elderly adults are most at risk for serious injury or death. Many accidents occur because drivers fail to recognize a pedestrian because they are distracted, or fail to yield to the pedestrian's right of-way. Some accidents occur because pedestrians walk into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
Based on the limited information provided, it is unclear why this February 14th Ming Avenue pedestrian accident happened. Following a serious injury pedestrian accident such as this one, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak with a skilled and knowledgeable Kern County pedestrian injury attorney.
If negligence of the driver caused or contributed to this accident, the victim may be entitled to compensation for her injuries in a personal injury claim. An experienced Bakersfield personal injury attorney who has represented many victims of Bakersfield pedestrian accidents can advise the victim's family of their legal rights and best course of action to protect them.
Sources: Bakersfield.com
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