UPDATE: A man has died after he was struck by a vehicle in southwest Bakersfield. 

The eastbound lanes are still shut down at California Avenue and Stockdale Highway. BPD says the roadway is expected to reopen in about an hour. 

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The Bakersfield Police Department is on scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in southwest Bakersfield. 

BPD says a pedestrian was struck by a car around 2:30 a.m. on Stockdale Highway right outside the Bed, Bath & Beyond store.

Officers say the pedestrian suffered major injuries. 

The eastbound lanes are shut down at California Avenue and Stockdale Highway so motorists are advised to take an alternate route. No word on when the road is expected to reopen. 

We will continue to update you as soon as more information becomes available.