News

Actions

Accident reported near Columbus St. and Union Ave. in Central Bakersfield, one killed

Posted
and last updated

A vehicle vs. pedestrian accident near Columbus Street and Union Avenue in Central Bakersfield Monday evening killed one.

Officers found an adult male in the street with major injuries. He was taken to the hospital and passed away hours later.

The vehicle was traveling southbound on Union Avenue when it hit a pedestrian in the intersection.

The accident was reported a little after 5:30 p.m.

Drugs, alcohol, or  vehicle speed do not appear to be a factor for the driver. The investigation is ongoing.

 

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Thursday

04/03/2025

Mostly Clear

-° / 45°

5%

Friday

04/04/2025

Clear

71° / 48°

1%

Saturday

04/05/2025

Clear

78° / 50°

0%

Sunday

04/06/2025

Partly Cloudy

83° / 54°

0%

Monday

04/07/2025

Mostly Clear

80° / 53°

4%

Tuesday

04/08/2025

Clear

78° / 53°

5%

Wednesday

04/09/2025

Mostly Clear

82° / 56°

3%

Thursday

04/10/2025

Partly Cloudy

86° / 56°

2%