The Police Department responded to the incident at around 9:54 at the intersection of 19th Street and Chester Avenue.

Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident
Woman Seriously Hurt in Pedestrian Accident at 19th Street and Chester Avenue in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA – A woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident at an intersection in downtown Bakersfield Wednesday morning.

The Bakersfield Police Department officers responded to the incident at around 9:54 at the intersection of 19th Street and Chester Avenue.

The police said the woman was walking across a crosswalk when she was hit by a vehicle.

The victim was hospitalized with severe injuries.

The female driver behind the wheel stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.

The intersection was impacted for several hours.

The crash remains under investigation.