Tragic Pedestrian Accident on East California Avenue
A pedestrian was fatally struck by two vehicles in a tragic accident on Friday night in Bakersfield, California. The incident occurred at approximately 8:53 p.m. in the 700 block of East California Avenue, near Baker Street.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the pedestrian was walking outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle traveling east. Shortly after, a second vehicle also struck the victim. Emergency services rushed the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Both drivers involved in the incident stopped and remained at the scene. The driver of the first vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Bakersfield Police Department is currently investigating the accident.
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