The collision occurred around 2:22 p.m. in the 1100 block of Columbus Street.
Bakersfield, CA – A pickup truck driver was killed Thursday afternoon after crashing into the back of another vehicle that was slowing down for children crossing the street in northeast Bakersfield, according to police.
The collision occurred around 2:22 p.m. in the 1100 block of Columbus Street, near the intersection with Bucknell Street and close to Washington Middle School and Myra A. Noble Elementary School.
The Bakersfield Police Department said the pickup was traveling westbound when it struck the rear of the other vehicle. The second driver had slowed down for a crossing guard who was escorting children across the street.
The pickup driver, who was alone in the truck, suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead by medical personnel. The driver of the other vehicle, the crossing guard, and the children were not injured.
Police said speed and intoxication are believed to have contributed to the crash.
The name of the deceased party has not been released.
The collision remains under investigation.