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

Bakersfield, California (February 25, 2020) – Police officer have arrested 25-year-old Jonathan Lopez after a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place on Sunday, February 23, at about 12:35 a.m. in Bakersfield, according to Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash o Edison Highway, east of the Mount Vernon overpass. 

Police said 34-year-old Marco Antonio Garcia was walking on the highway when Lopez struck him.

Garcia was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Lopez was later found and arrested for DUI and felony hit and run.

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.

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