Shocking Pedestrian Crash on Highway 65 and Merle Haggard Drive Leaves 73-Year-Old Man Lifeless [Bakersfield, CA]

1 Person Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident on Highway 65 and Merle Haggard Drive

BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 11, 2023) – Saturday morning, a shocking pedestrian crash on Highway 65 and Merle Haggard Drive left a 73-year-old man lifeless.

The incident happened at around 1:31 a.m. on Highway 65 and Merle Haggard Drive.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Peterbilt struck a male pedestrian who was walking southbound in the path of the vehicle for still unknown reasons.

Moreover, responding paramedics pronounced the 73-year-old victim dead at the scene.

Furthermore, the Peterbilt driver remained at the scene to cooperate with the authorities.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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