Person Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash on SR 184 ID’d as 32-Year-Old Luciana Perez

Bakersfield, California (May 26, 2020) – 32-year-old Luciana Perez, of Lamont, has been identified as the woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 184, near E. Wilson Road in Bakersfield at about 10:49 p.m. May 25, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported.

As per the California Highway Patrol report, Perez was hit by a2014 Volkswagen Passat while walking in the southbound lane of the highway Monday night.

Perez died at Kern Medical Center, where she was admitted after the wreck.

The Volkswagen motorist, who was intoxicated at the time of the collision, was arrested by police.

An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information regarding the mishap is urged to contact the CHP Bakersfield Area Office at (661)396-6600.

A person on foot is no match for a large, multi-ton vehicle. Pedestrians have virtually no protection when they are hit by cars, motorcycles, trucks, and other vehicles. Sadly, this often leads to catastrophic injuries and/or death.

Were you injured or was your loved one killed after being struck by a motor vehicle? You may be entitled to financial compensation, and Alpine Law Group can help.

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

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