Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Chester Avenue at 3rd Street [BAKERSFIELD, CA]

Man in Wheelchair Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Chester Avenue in Bakersfield

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (December 3, 2019) – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday evening in Bakersfield, according to police.
 
The fatal crash happened around 7:15 p.m. in 300 block of Chester Avenue at 3rd Street.
 
A man in a wheelchair was crossing the intersection in an unmarked crosswalk when a vehicle hit him, police said. He suffered major injuries and died shortly at the scene.
 
The name, age and town of residence of the victim were not immediately available.
 
The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled southbound on Chester Avenue in a white, full sized SUV.
 
At this time, authorities are still investigating the incident and on lookout for the suspect.
 
Anyone with any information on this case is encouraged to contact Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

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No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. We would like to send our sincere sympathies to the the family and friends of the victim.

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