BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 An 8-year-old boy has died after being struck by a suspected drunk driver Monday evening in East Bakersfield, according to police.<\/p>\n
The crash happened near a food truck on East California Avenue and Haley Street. The boy, who was initially in critical condition, died due to his injuries.<\/p>\n
Police arrested 33-year-old Andres Serna, who now faces a murder charge. This marks Serna’s third DUI conviction, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.<\/p>\n
A man was also hit in the crash, though his condition was not immediately available.<\/p>\n
Serna was determined to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, police said. He was hospitalized before being booked at Lerdo Jail.<\/p>\n
Serna is expected to appear in court Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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