Woman struck and killed by BPD patrol vehicle in SW Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a crash involving a woman who was struck by a BPD patrol vehicle early Saturday morning in southwest Bakersfield.

It happened on Oct. 31, 2026, at around 2:45 a.m. in the 7600 block of White Lane, when a woman walked in front of the patrol vehicle that was headed eastbound, police said.

Police said she came from the south side of the street and was not in a crosswalk.

Officials said the officer was responding to a call for service at the time of the crash.

The woman died shortly later at the scene. The Kern County Coroner’s Office will identify the woman at a later date.

Bakersfield police are investigating.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Division at (661) 327-7111.