Gloria Provencio Fatal Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Stockdale Highway

Woman, 79, Killed in Hit-and-run Crash is Identified

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2024) — Gloria Provencio has been identified as the 79-year-old woman who died Wednesday in a pedestrian accident involving a hit-and-run driver at Stockdale Highway and Real Road in Bakersfield.

The elderly woman was found with major injuries in the 3800 block of Stockdale Highway at around 11:33 p.m. on Jan. 10th.

Unfortunately, she later died at the scene of the crash, KGET reports. The Kern County Sheriff Coroner later released the victim’s identity, Bakersfield Now reports.

Meanwhile, the driver who hit the woman in the westbound lanes of Stockdale Highway, fled the scene without stopping to help her or call police. At this time, there is no description of the suspect or vehicle.

Finally, the Bakersfield Police Department is investigating the collision and asking witnesses or anyone with information to call them at 661-327-7111.

Johnson Attorneys Group hopes this news information is timely and helpful, but our law firm does not represent any of the parties mentioned above . Additionally, if you would like to contribute any information, add a GoFundMe page or have legal questions, please call 1-(855) 703-4186 as soon as possible. Our personal injury law firm is a proud, longtime supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Source: KGET