Woman Killed in Rosedale Highway Pedestrian Accident in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2026) — A woman was struck and killed on Rosedale Highway Saturday night near Karla Street in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officers responded to a 911 call for the crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian just before 7 p.m. on Oct. 10th along Rosedale Highway.

Detectives working on the case determined that a 26-year-old man driving westbound on Rosedale Highway in a Toyota Camry struck the woman as she attempted to cross the road outside of a crosswalk.

Sadly, the woman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The motorist stopped and cooperated with police officers and the investigation.

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