Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Police Car on Union Avenue near Casa Loma Drive [Bakersfield, CA]

1 Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Police Car on Union Avenue in Bakersfield

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (June 18, 2024) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a police car on Union Avenue near Casa Loma Drive.
 
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the fatal pedestrian accident happened early Monday. While two officers received a call for service in the downtown Bakersfield area, their northbound vehicle struck a pedestrian on the road.
 
Subsequently, medical aid was provided to the victim who later passed away at the scene. As a result of the crash, one of the two officers suffered minor injuries. However, authorities will look into how this happened.
 
At this time, an investigation should confirm the details of this accident. So far, authorities have determined that the officer’s lights and sirens were off during the crash, meaning it did not violate Code 3.
 
Those with information can contact Bakersfield Police.

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