Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 99 near Minter Field Airport

Joshua Eyraud

May 31, 2024 at 5:08 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a body in the roadway early Friday morning.

On May 31, a pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 99, south of Merced Avenue, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information page. Multiple reports were received regarding a person down in the roadway, around 1:30 a.m.

Garces Memorial High School Salutatorian: Kelsey Abraham

This traffic collision occurred just north of Bakersfield, according to the CHP.

More details will be provided when they become available.

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