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1300+A woman died Saturday evening after a vehicle struck her on Rosedale Highway in northwest Bakersfield. The California Highway Patrol is investigating.
What Happened on Rosedale Highway
CHP officers responded just before 7 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2026, to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The crash occurred near Karla Street, near Verdugo Lane, and CHP closed the westbound lanes during the investigation before they reopened.
What CHP Says About the Collision
CHP reports a 26-year-old man was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on Rosedale Highway. According to the preliminary findings, a woman entered the roadway outside of a crosswalk, directly in the path of the car.
She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver stayed and cooperated with officers. CHP said it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
Pedestrian Crashes Outside a Crosswalk
Early reports do not settle who is legally responsible. In California, pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to vehicles. Drivers must still use due care and avoid hitting pedestrians, whether or not they are in a crosswalk.
When determining fault, the lighting, speed, visibility, and what the driver could reasonably have seen are often considered. Because California uses pure comparative fault, a victim’s share of responsibility reduces compensation but does not erase a claim.
Legal Help for Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Families
Families often receive limited information in the first days after a fatal crash. An independent review of the evidence can help clarify what happened.
The experienced pedestrian accident attorneys at Attorney Jeff Car Accident Lawyer represent pedestrian accident victims and their families in Bakersfield and across Kern County.
Contact our Bakersfield office to talk through your options at no cost.
About the Author
JEFFREY FAYNGOR, ESQ.
Jeffrey Fayngor is the founder of Attorney Jeff Car Accident Lawyer and an experienced personal injury attorney dedicated to representing accident victims. He earned his J.D. from Whittier College School of Law and has recovered over $120 million for injured clients. He has built his practice around helping injury victims protect their rights and pursue the compensation they deserve.