Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 46 Kills Male Pedestrian [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (October 30, 2024) On Saturday evening, a Santa Maria man lost his life after a suspected DUI crash on Highway 46.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the fatal crash happened at about 8:41 p.m. near Kecks Road in Bakersfield.

Reports say that a tragic collision occurred on Highway 46 resulting in the death of a pedestrian from Santa Maria.

Preliminary findings by CHP indicate that the pedestrian, a male Santa Maria resident, was walking close to the eastbound number one lane of Highway 46.

At the same time, a 52-year-old Bakersfield man was driving eastbound on the same lane in a 2014 silver Lincoln Navigator.

For reasons still unknown, the pedestrian entered the lane directly in front of the approaching vehicle, leading to an unavoidable collision.

The pedestrian succumbed to injuries on the scene, while the driver and passengers in the Lincoln Navigator remained unhurt.

According to CHP, alcohol or drug impairment may have contributed to the incident.

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The team at Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim of the suspected DUI crash on Highway 46 during this difficult time.

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