BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A candlelight vigil was held Sunday for 8-year-old Xxavien Hernandez, who was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver on Nov. 3, 2025.
The crash occurred on East California Avenue when 33-year-old Andres Serna drove his truck off the roadway, hitting Xxavien and his father in front of a food truck. Xxavien succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
Authorities revealed Serna’s blood alcohol level was more than four times the legal limit.
At the vigil, attendees called for an end to drunk driving, lifting candles and sharing photos of Xxavien.
Serna, facing seven DUI charges, including second-degree murder, pleaded not guilty earlier this month.
He is scheduled for a pre-preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.