Bakersfield, CA – Authorities have identified 51-year-old Edward Yarnold Morehouse as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash on the night of Friday, December 27, 2024, according to KBAK.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 10:53 PM on Roberts Lane, south of Brandon Way.
Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, but the driver had already fled the scene before authorities arrived. Investigators determined that Morehouse had been walking westbound across Roberts Lane outside of a marked crosswalk when he entered the southbound lane when an unidentified vehicle traveling southbound struck him. The impact left Morehouse fatally injured, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP has not released any details about the vehicle involved, including its make, model, or color. It remains unclear whether speed, alcohol, or drugs played a role in the collision. Officers are reviewing evidence and seeking witnesses to determine what led to the crash and identify the driver who left the scene.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact CHP. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as they become available.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
