Fernando Flores-Roman of Bakersfield Involved in Interstate 5 Fatal Collision [Coalinga, CA]

Coalinga, CA (June 7, 2023) – On Monday night, Fernando Flores-Roman, a 31-year-old Bakersfield man, was involved in an Interstate 5 fatal collision.

Investigating officers said a 74-year-old male from Myrtle Point, Oregon, was standing on the second lane of the southbound freeway tending to his broken-down vehicle. At the same time, a 2015 Peterbilt driven by Flores-Roman was in the same lane traveling approximately 55 mph.

CHP stated that Flores-Roman did not see the pedestrian and struck him.

Sadly, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Flores-Roman did not sustain injuries in the collision.

In the meantime, the CHP is investigating the Coalinga traffic accident. They said alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected to be a contributing factor.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our deepest condolences to the family and community of the deceased in the Interstate 5 fatal collision. Our thoughts are with you during this painful moment.

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