Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Sherwood Avenue near Garzoli Avenue [McFarland, CA]

Pedestrian Dies after Hit by Pickup Truck on Sherwood Avenue in McFarland

 
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MCFARLAND, CA (April 5, 2022) – A 29-year-old man died in a pedestrian accident on Sherwood Avenue in McFarland, late Saturday evening.
 
The fatal crash happened around 10:50 p.m. on April 2 just west of Garzoli Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, the male pedestrian was walking on Sherwood Avenue outside of a crosswalk when a 2004 GMC Sierra struck him.
 
Responding emergency crews attempted saving the man, but he died at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, the 17-year-old driver initially fled the scene before returning.
 
The use of drugs or alcohol is still under investigation, according to CHP. Anyone with information about the crash should call CHP Bakersfield Area at 661-396-6600.

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