Deadly Bakersfield Hit-and-Run on Union Avenue: Pedestrian Dead

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (July 20, 2026) — A pedestrian exiting a vehicle on Union Avenue was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday night in Bakersfield.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department the collision occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:45 p.m.

Police responded to the 3600 block of Union Avenue after a 911 caller told them about the vehicle and pedestrian accident.

The pedestrian was located in the roadway with severe injuries and rushed to the hospital, but the person later died from their injuries.

Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene.

Detectives working on the case determined the pedestrian got out of a vehicle after it stopped in the northbound No. 1 lane on Union Avenue. The suspect was travelling north in the number two lane and hit the victim.

Police do not suspect speed was a factor in the crash. It’s unknown if drugs and or alcohol were involved.

Witnesses are asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

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