1 Killed, 1 Injured in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident
The Kern County Coroner's Office identified the pedestrian as Scarlet Rose New, 12, of Bakersfield, who died in the crash just before 7:30 p.m. Friday on Edison Highway at Fairfax Road.
Scarlet Rose New, 12, of Bakersfield, was killed and a second person was hurt in a pedestrian crash on Edison Highway in Bakersfield on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
What Happened on Edison Highway
Just before 7:30 p.m., officers were called to a collision where Edison Highway meets Fairfax Road. Two people were struck in east Bakersfield, and a 12-year-old girl died at the scene, officials said. The Kern County Coroner's Office identified the pedestrian who died as Scarlet Rose New, 12, of Bakersfield. The second person, a 10-year-old girl, was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital, the California Highway Patrol said. The California Highway Patrol said the driver left the scene.
Where the Search for the Driver Stands
The California Highway Patrol's incident page offered no description of a suspect vehicle. Westbound lanes at Fairfax Road were blocked for emergency responders. The California Highway Patrol asked anyone with information about the crash to call its Bakersfield office at 661-396-6600.
Police often share a description of the vehicle they are looking for, such as its color or the damage it may have. Those details help people nearby recognize it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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- kget.com, “Kern County coroner IDs Edison Highway hit-and-run victim as 12-year-old girl”
- bakersfield.com, “Coroner IDs 12-year-old pedestrian killed in crash Friday”
- kget.com, “2 people struck by hit-and-run driver on Edison Hwy, 1 dead: CHP”
- bakersfieldnow.com, “12-Year-Old Killed, 10-Year-Old Injured in Edison Highway Hit and Run”
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