Bakersfield, CA – According to KBAK, on the night of Thursday, March 14, 2024, a truck struck and killed a female pedestrian, whose name the Kern County Coroner’s Office has released as 34-year-old Jessica Lauren Hargrove of Bakersfield.
The collision occurred near East Pacheco Road on the 4700 block of Cottonwood Road around 7:53 PM. The driver of the vehicle that struck Hargrove, a white pickup truck, remained on site and cooperated with authorities. Hargrove was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wrongful Death Claims
Even in cases where criminal charges are not brought to bear, families who have lost a loved one in a fatal collision may be able to file a wrongful death claim with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver.
The compensation provided by a wrongful death claim can relieve the financial burdens created by medical expenses, burial costs, and the loss of income to support any dependents of the deceased.
Insurance companies will work to reduce any claim they cannot deny, which is where the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney can prove invaluable by negotiating on behalf of victims and their families to ensure they receive proper compensation.
