[03-30-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Hospitalized, Dog Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle in Bakersfield

A pedestrian was hospitalized, and a dog died after being struck by a vehicle in Bakersfield on Monday night, March 30, 2026.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded to the incident at the intersection of Chester and California Avenues just before 10 p.m. 

Preliminary investigations found that the driver of the vehicle, traveling northbound on Chester Avenue, had a green light when they entered the intersection.

The pedestrian, who was walking against a red light in the crosswalk, was struck by the vehicle and taken to a hospital. The pedestrian is expected to survive, but the dog was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Authorities stated that alcohol and speed do not appear to have been factors.

The investigation is ongoing.

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