A man is dead after he was struck by a car in Central Bakersfield Thursday night. 

 

It happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Eureka Street and Union Avenue. 

 

Bakersfield police say the man was crossing the roadway in the westbound direction of Eureka St. when he was struck by a jeep SUV going northbound in the number 1 lane of Union Avenue.

 

BPD says the driver of the jeep was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. 

 

Officers say speed does *not* appear to be a factor in the crash. 

 

The name of the man who died has not yet been released. 

 

The investigation is ongoing.