BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A bicyclist died after being struck by a driver early Saturday morning on Union Avenue.
The California Highway Patrol said on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at around 3:42 a.m., officers were called to Union Avenue, south of Fairview Road, for reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
CHP said a preliminary investigation found that a man was riding a bicycle southbound on Union Avenue, within the number two lane, south of Fairview Road.
A 32-year-old woman was driving a 2017 grey Nissan Altima southbound on Union Avenue, within the number two lane, traveling about 45 to 50 miles per hour and approaching the bicyclist.
When the driver of the Nissan suddenly noticed the bicyclist, she took evasive action.
However, the driver of the Nissan was unable to avoid the bicyclist and subsequently struck the back of the bicyclist, according to CHP.
The bicyclist sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP said the driver of the Nissan immediately stopped near the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The southbound lanes of Union Avenue between Fairview Road and East Panama Lane were closed for about three hours for the investigation.
CHP said the use of alcohol and/or drugs in this crash is still under investigation.