[10-10-2026] Kern County, CA – Woman Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Bakersfield

A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Bakersfield on Saturday night, October 10, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were called to the incident at around 6:51 p.m. on Rosedale Highway near Karla Street.

CHP said a 26-year-old Bakersfield man was driving a 2023 Toyota Camry westbound on Rosedale Highway, east of Karla Street, in the number one traffic lane at an undetermined speed.

For reasons still under investigation, an unidentified woman entered the roadway from the north outside a marked crosswalk and into the path of the Toyota.

The Toyota struck the pedestrian, causing severe injuries. Emergency medical personnel responded and pronounced the woman dead at the scene.

CHP said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Authorities said it is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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