Pedestrian Dies in Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash on Niles Street at Barlow Street
Bakersfield, California (October 30, 2023) – A pedestrian was killed in a crash Saturday night in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The auto-pedestrian accident happened at around 10:46 p.m. October 28 on Niles Street west of Barlow Street.
A 42-year-old woman was driving a 2014 Nissan eastbound on Niles Street, west of Barlow Street, within the number one lane, at an undetermined speed when she struck a pedestrian.
The pedestrian sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The victim was later pronounced dead at Kern Medical.
The identity of the deceased was not released.
Neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in the crash.
The crash is being investigated.
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