According to the report, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle along the highway under unclear circumstances
Bakersfield, CA.- One person was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Bakersfield early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident took place on Weedpatch Highway near Highway 58 shortly before 6 a.m. March 21.
According to the report, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle along the highway under unclear circumstances.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The identities of the involved parties were not immediately released.
The highway was shut down in the area as authorities investigated the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
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