Man Critical after Pedestrian Crash on 24th Street [Bakersfield, CA]
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Man Critical after Pedestrian Crash on 24th Street [Bakersfield, CA]
Pedestrian Crash on 24th Street Sends 1 Person to Hospital
BAKERSFIELD, CA (August 26, 2021) – An unidentified man suffered major injuries Monday night after a pedestrian crash on 24th Street.
The accident happened around 11:40 p.m. August 23, police were called to the intersection of 24th and Oak streets after a vehicle collided with a pedestrian.
First responders rushed the man to a nearby hospital, where he was in a critical condition.
Meanwhile, the male driver remained on scene and cooperated with authorities.
Drugs or alcohol are not thought to have played a role in the crash, but the cause of the collision is still being investigated.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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