UPDATE - May 4, 2023 3:25 pm:
The Bakersfield Police Department has confirmed that a pedestrian was killed crossing California Avenue outside of a crosswalk on the night of May 3.
According to BPD, at around 9:29 pm, officers were called to the intersection of California Avenue and Real Road in Bakersfield. The report says when officers arrived, they found an adult male with major injuries.
BPD reports that Bakersfield Fire and Hall Ambulance were called and attempted lifesaving measures, but the pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. Police say the pedestrian's identity will be released at a later time by the Kern County Coroner's Office.
According to BPD, the driver of the vehicle, an adult male, was not injured, remained on the scene, and is continuing to cooperate with the investigation. Police do not believe speed or impairment were factors.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.
May 3, 2023 11:09 pm:
The Bakersfield Police Department is at the intersection of California Avenue and Real Road in Bakersfield for what appears to be a pedestrian struck by a car. The incident took place sometime after 9:00 pm on Wednesday.
A 23ABC crew was at the scene and saw what looked like a body under a sheet in the roadway.
BPD has blocked off roads at that intersection. Residents may want to avoid the area at this time.
This is a developing story. We will bring you more details as they become available.
