Jonathan Chaidez Soto Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run on Columbus Street [Bakersfield, CA]
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21-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash near Rice Street
BAKERSFIELD, CA (March 28, 2024) – Jonathan Chaidez Soto died last Thursday evening, in a hit-and-run crash on Columbus Street.
Authorities responded to the scene around 9:29 p.m., at the 2500 block of Columbus Street, near Rice Street.
Officers say the driver of an eastbound dark-colored sedan struck a pedestrian that was walking north outside of a marked crosswalk. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the male victim dead at the scene.
Crews later identified the pedestrian as 21-year-old Soto, of Bakersfield.
Emergency personnel later closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Bakersfield Officials are asking those who witnessed the fatal hit-and-run to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111.
Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal hit-and-run on Columbus Street.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Jonathan Chaidez Soto.
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