Bradley Blackwell Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 246 in Lompoc

Man, 47, Struck by Minivan on SR-246

LOMPOC, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2023) — Bradley Blackwell, 47, of Lompoc, was critically injured in a pedestrian accident on Highway 246 on Saturday night just east of Lompoc.

The collision occurred at around 8 p.m. on Oct. 7th, near Sweeney Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A driver in a minivan struck the man as he was attempting to cross Highway 246, the CHP said. The man was crossing from the northbound side when a Toyota Sienna hit him in the roadway.

Bradley Blackwell was thrown over the guard rail and sustained major injuries.

Paramedics responded and a helicopter airlifted him to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.

Meanwhile, the driver of the van was identified as Kathleen Hacker, 73, of Lompoc.

Investigators are working on the case to determine fault, but do not suspect drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.

Johnson Attorneys Group does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Furthermore, Johnson Attorneys Group hopes this news information is timely and helpful. Additionally, if you would like to contribute any information, add a GoFundMe page or have legal questions, please call 1-(855) 703-4186 as soon as possible. Our personal injury law firm is a proud, longtime supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Source: Noozhawk