47-Year-Old Jared Paul Mitchell Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Camino Media

Nicholas Aguirre Jr. Arrested in Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run in Southwest Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA (November 21, 2025) — 47-year-old Jared Paul Mitchell died in a fatal DUI hit-and-run that happened in Southwest Bakersfield.

According to authorities, the fatal crash happened in the 7900 block of Camino Media just after 8 a.m., where Mitchell was found dead at the scene.

Detectives have worked to determine what led to his death. Early findings indicated Mitchell may have been hit by a vehicle, though no driver or car was found at the scene at the time.

Bakersfield police arrested a 38-year-old Nicholas Aguirre Jr on Wednesday in connection with the deadly hit-and-run.

Investigators say Aguirre faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run causing injury. Officers took him into custody without incident and booked him into the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility.

Sweet Lawyers extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jared Paul Mitchell. May you find strength and healing during this difficult time.

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