BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Union Pacific and Kern County law enforcement agencies are investigating a death reported in east Bakersfield Thursday morning.
Officials with Union Pacific told 17 News a train struck a person Thursday around 8:20 a.m. in the area of Edison Highway and East Brundage Lane.
The incident did not occur at a railroad crossing.
Investigation showed the person struck by the train may have been deceased prior to the train crash.
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