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<\/a>Ronny Carl Delouth was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Nov. 1 in Bakersfield.<\/p>\n\nAccording to police, Ronny Carl Delouth was walking westbound in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of California Avenue and Business Center Drive when he was hit by a Toyota Prius at about 6:30 p.m. Sadly, Delouth, of Bakersfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
\nThe accident remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION<\/p>\n
\nAccording to the California Office of Traffic Safety, the state\u2019s pedestrian fatality rate is almost 25% higher than the national average.<\/p>\n
\nPedestrians can be hit due to a combination of factors, including speeding, driver error, distracted driving, and impaired driving. Approximately 1,158 pedestrians were killed in California in 2022, accounting for a significant 26 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in the state.<\/p>\n
\nCandice Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, stressed that in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the rights of a victim\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHaving the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,\u201d said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and national analyst with the Legal Advocate. \u201cRoad conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must be thoroughly examined. These procedures are necessary to help those who have lost a loved one receive the justice and monetary compensation that they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM<\/p>\n
\nThe family members of Ronny Carl Delouth may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain, suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital,\u201d said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal. \u201cA wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their best interests are taken care of. Relatives of wrongful death victims are entitled to seek damages for the loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.\u201d<\/p>\n
(This report is based on verified data – learn more on our About Us<\/a> page.)<\/p>\n (Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297<\/a>, visit www.attorneysfortheinjured.com<\/a>, or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).<\/p>\n
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