Pedestrian critically injured in collision on South Brown Street: Bakersfield PD

Jose Franco
·1 min read

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in southeast Bakersfield.

The Bakersfield Police Department said officers were called to the 200 block of South Brown Street just before 10 p.m. for a report of someone being struck by a car.

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The pedestrian was found with major injuries. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital and was in critical condition, police said in a release.

The driver who struck the pedestrian stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officials said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

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