BAKERSFIELD, Kern County, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 — An elderly pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck on Monday afternoon, November 9, at the intersection of Niles Street and Tate Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The pedestrian, reportedly using a walker before the crash, ended up lying in the traffic lanes afterward. The driver of a white Ford F150 told responding units the pedestrian had walked in front of the truck, though that account has not been independently confirmed. Westbound lanes of Niles Street just west of Tate Street were closed following the crash, the CHP said.
Medics transported the pedestrian to Kern Medical Center. The extent of the injuries has not been released. The CHP log did not address whether alcohol, drugs, or speed played a role, and the investigation remains open.
No further details on the pedestrian's condition or the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
We hope everyone involved is okay, and we will share more as details are confirmed.
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