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Man Struck and Killed After Crash on Old River Road in Bakersfield

Jun 09, 2025

Bakersfield, CA, May 19, 2025– A man was killed late Sunday night after being struck by a car moments after crashing his vehicle in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:14 p.m. near the intersection of Old River Road and White Oak Drive. Authorities said the man was driving a silver Infiniti coupe southbound on Old River Road when he lost control, left the roadway, and collided with a tree. After exiting the wrecked vehicle, the man was struck by a blue Honda sedan traveling in the same direction. The victim died at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.

Bakersfield, CA, May 19, 2025– A man was killed late Sunday night after being struck by a car moments after crashing his vehicle in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:14 p.m. near the intersection of Old River Road and White Oak Drive. Authorities said the man was driving a silver Infiniti coupe southbound on Old River Road when he lost control, left the roadway, and collided with a tree. After exiting the wrecked vehicle, the man was struck by a blue Honda sedan traveling in the same direction. The victim died at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.

Man Struck and Killed After Crash on Old River Road in Bakersfield

On the evening of May 19, 2025, tragedy struck on State Route 166 near Old River Road in Bakersfield, California. According to the California Highway Patrol, a fatal two-truck collision occurred around 9:43 p.m., and at least one person was killed in the incident, with another suffering serious injuries. The overwhelming force of the crash forced authorities to shut down both lanes of the highway while emergency responders worked to manage the scene and investigate the cause.

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