BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The pedestrian who was struck and killed on North Chester Avenue on Saturday has been identified by the Kern County Coroner's Office.
According to a preliminary investigation by the California Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Kevin Mathew Harrison of Weldon was walking eastbound on North Chester Avenue, outside of a crosswalk, and was hit by an SUV that was traveling northbound on Chester Avenue.
Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in this incident. The crash is still under investigation.
Anyone with information can call KCSO at (661) 861-3110.
