Pedestrian Identified in SUV Collision at Virginia Avenue, in Bakersfield

On Monday, June 29, 2015, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle accident in Kern County.  The SUV collision occurred in east Bakersfield, at approximately 9:21 PM.  The man has been identified as Jose Jesus Rodriguez Garcia.

Garcia, 69, was walking south on Larry Street, when he crossed the intersection at Virginia Avenue.  At the same time a Sport Utility Vehicle was eastbound on Virginia Avenue.  The driver of the vehicle attempted to swerve out of the way, but did not do so in time.

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The SUV hit the pedestrian as he crossed outside of a crosswalk.

Garcia suffered major injuries and died in the ambulance on his way to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield.

The driver was not hurt.

This accident requires much more investigation.  Please let us help.  Call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159, or contact on the web at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Bakersfield Pedestrian Death Caused by Vehicle Collision, on Virginia Avenue

June 29, 2015- A pedestrian accident ends in fatality, in east Bakersfield.  The car collision occurred on Monday, at about 9:21 PM.

An automobile was driving east on Virginia Avenue, when a pedestrian crossed the street in an unmarked intersection.  The walker had been traveling south on Larry Street.

The driver of the car saw the man and tried to swerve out of the way, but was unable to in time.  The vehicle struck the pedestrian and caused major injuries, which included some to his arm and hip.

He was taken by ambulance to Kern Medical Center and later died in the hospital.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.