Leonard Johnson Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run Crash on Cottonwood Road [Bakersfield, CA]

43-Year-Old Man Dies after Suspected Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (February 7, 2024) – Leonard John Johnson was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Bakersfield Tuesday morning on February 6.
 
Around 7:00 a.m., KCSO deputies responded to the area of Cottonwood Road, just north of Buena Vista Boulevard for a report of a possible body in the road. Upon arrival, they found the dead body of Johnson.
 
The Kern County Coroner’s Office said he died at 6:50 a.m. He was a 43-year-old Bakersfield resident.
 
According to detectives, Johnson appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.
 
The date and time of the incident leading up to his death is unknown. An investigation is underway.

Authorities asked anyone with further information to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661 322-4040.

We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Leonard Johnson.

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