According to Bakersfield police, Delouth was walking west in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a southbound Toyota Prius traveling south on California Avenue.
Bakersfield, CA – The man who was hit and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in Bakersfield last week on Sunday has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.
Ronny Carl Delouth, 78, was killed in the accident that occurred on California Avenue and Business Center Drive at around 6:32 p.m. November 1.
According to Bakersfield police, Delouth was walking west in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a southbound Toyota Prius traveling south on California Avenue.
Delouth was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.
The driver reportedly stayed at the scene and was cooperative with investigators.
It’s unclear whether DUI was a factor in the accident.
The Bakersfield Police Department continues to investigate the cause of the collision.