Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision at Jefferson Park [Bakersfield, CA]
Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Deadly Accident on Bernard Street
BAKERSFIELD, CA (July 21, 2022) – Early Tuesday morning, a sleeping woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision at Jefferson Park.
The incident happened on July 12th, at around 6:41 a.m. at Jefferson Park on Bernard Street.
According to police, the driver of a white mid-2000s Ford F-150 drove through a park. There, the vehicle struck and killed a 47-year-old transient woman on the grass where she was sleeping.
At this time, the victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Currently, the two suspects are being questioned. However, their identities have not yet been disclosed by the authorities.
Bakersfield officials have stated that an investigation is still currently underway. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to call local authorities as soon as possible.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased woman. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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