![[03-09-2025] 47-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Edison Highway at Mount Vernon Avenue](https://ak1.to//SG8Qf.webp)
A 47-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Edison Highway in Kern County late Sunday night, March 9, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched around 10:53 p.m. to Edison Highway at Mount Vernon Avenue following reports of a pedestrian-vehicle collision.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 46-year-old man was driving a 2004 Toyota Scion westbound on Edison Highway in the number two lane. For reasons still under investigation, the pedestrian crossed northbound into the westbound lanes, outside of a marked crosswalk, directly into the path of the Toyota.
The driver was unable to take evasive action and struck the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the Toyota immediately stopped and cooperated with the investigation.
Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors for the driver, but it remains unknown whether they were a factor for the pedestrian. The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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