Terrence Griffin Dies in Train Vs Pedestrian Accident on Edison Highway in Bakersfield

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26-Year-Old Terrence Griffin Killed in Bakersfield Train Collision on Edison Highway 

Terrence Griffin

Terrence Griffin Killed in Bakersfield Train Accident on Edison Highway

Bakersfield, California (April 3, 2020) – Terrence Letrey Griffin, 26, was killed in a train vs pedestrian collision that occurred in east Bakersfield Thursday morning.

According to a report by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at about 8:19 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, on Edison Highway east of Morning Drive.

Griffin was hit by a train on the tracks, deputies said. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

An investigation to determine the cause of the crash is ongoing.

Many pedestrians are hurt and several others killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.

Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Accident Law Firm has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today. Click to call : 866-877-3061

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Vincent Kip is an experienced news writer and editor. He specializes in reporting traffic collisions that happen in Los Angeles and the entire State of California. He has written for a number of personal injury law firms in CA, including Pacific Attorney Group.