Jonathan Lopez Arrested, Man Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash on Edison Highway near Mount Vernon 

Bakersfield, California (February 25, 2020) – 25-year-old Jonathan Lopez was arrested after a fatal pedestrian crash on Sunday, February 23, just after midnight in Bakersfield.

The deadly hit-and-run crash was reported on Edison Highway, east of the Mount Vernon overpass.

Police said a male pedestrian was walking on the highway when a vehicle driven by Lopez struck him.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Loped fled the scene of the crash but was later found and arrested for DUI and felony hit and run.

No other details of the crash were immediately released.

The crash remains under investigation.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.