BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A pedestrian is hospitalized, and a dog died after being struck by a vehicle on Chester Avenue Monday night.

The Bakersfield Police Department said on Monday, March 30, 2026, before 10 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of Chester and California Avenues for a report of a vehicle versus a pedestrian.

BPD said a preliminary investigation found that the driver of the vehicle was traveling northbound on Chester Avenue and had a green light as it entered the intersection at California Avenue.

According to Bakersfield police, a pedestrian in the crosswalk, walking against a red light, was struck by the vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. A dog was also struck by the vehicle and died.

A pedestrian is hospitalized, and a dog died after being struck by a vehicle on Chester Avenue Monday night. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX

A pedestrian is hospitalized, and a dog died after being struck by a vehicle on Chester Avenue Monday night. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX

Police said the driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

According to police, alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors.

No arrests were made.