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One man dead following hit and run in East Bakersfield

One man dead following hit and run in East Bakersfield
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — According to Kern County Sheriff's Office one man is dead following a hit and run in East Bakersfield just after midnight Sunday morning.

KCSO officials said the hit and run took place on Edison Highway.

The pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

KCSO has identified the victim as 34-year-old Marco Garcia.

California highway patrol is investigating the hit and run and if you have any information all CHP at 661-396 -6600.

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