Bakersfield, CA (December 8, 2023) 72-year-old Alan Booth was arrested on Thursday night, December 3rd, after hitting 3 people with his vehicle during the Bakersfield Christmas Parade. Officers were actually in the area, preparing for the parade, when they witnessed Booth’s white pickup truck hit three spectators. Officers said it happened just before 5:30 p.m.
It happened in the area of 21st Street and H Street, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Spectators were lining the streets and people were getting ready for the parade, when Booth got in his pickup, backed up through an alley at a high speed, and hit three men. Officers said Booth kept backing up until he finally stopped near the downtown Bakersfield Fire Station on H Street.
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The firefighters immediately ran to give aid to the three victims, all men, ages 21, 42, and 77. The three men were injured, but medical personnel reported that they are all in stable condition. However, the extent of their injuries is still unknown at this point.
Booth was arrested for felony charges of driving under the influence, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. This accident is now being referred to as the “Bakersfield Christmas Parade Crash.” Everyone is thankful that no lives were lost in this accident.
Liability In Bakersfield Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in the emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
–Speeding
–Drunk driving
–Driver distraction
–Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Bakersfield
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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