Bakersfield, CA – Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Baker Street near East 19th StreetA preliminary investigation reveals that a man was walking in the roadway, outside of a crosswalk, when he was hit by a white Chevrolet pickup truck traveling north on Baker Street
The accident happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. February 22, near East 19th Street.
A preliminary investigation reveals that a man was walking in the roadway, outside of a crosswalk, when he was hit by a white Chevrolet pickup truck traveling north on Baker Street.
Shortly after, the pedestrian was struck by a southbound silver Nissan sedan.
The pedestrian was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Authorities are yet to release the identity of the pedestrian.
The involved drivers stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. It’s unclear whether impairment or speed played any role in the accident.
No arrests were reported in connection with the incident and no additional details have been released.
The Bakersfield Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the collision.
The city of Bakersfield has made some progress in reducing the overall number of fatal collisions, which decreased to 44 in 2024 from 53 in 2023 and 69 in 2022. Fatal crashes involving impaired drivers also saw a significant drop of 58% in the same period. Despite this reduction in fatalities, the total number of injury-related collisions has risen, with 1,813 non-fatal crashes in 2024, up from 1,784 in 2023, indicating that while fewer accidents are deadly, many still result in serious harm. A major area of concern remains pedestrian and cyclist safety. Between 2018 and 2022, Bakersfield experienced 181 pedestrian fatalities and has been identified as one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. for pedestrians. In 2023, the city saw 70 bicycle crashes, a 40% increase from two years prior, making it a high-risk area for cyclists as well. Common factors contributing to accidents across all modes of transport include speeding, impaired driving (DUI), and distracted driving. Certain locations, such as Highways 99 and 178, and intersections like Ming Avenue and New Stine Road, are known hotspots for accidents.
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