One Killed in Pedestrian-Truck Accident in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA — April 8, 2023, a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a semi-truck around 1:30 a.m. on Highway 65 in Bakersfield.
Authorities report a 73-year-old man was walking along Hwy. 65 when a southbound Peterbilt struck him. The victim was fatally injured and was pronounced deceased at the accident site. The truck driver was reportedly uninjured and remained at the crash scene.
Authorities do not believe the accident was caused by drug or alcohol use, however, they have not released any other possible causes.
There are no further updates at this time.


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