Bakersfield, CA — On the evening of Sunday, November 1, 2026, 78-year-old Ronny Carl Delouth lost his life in a fatal pedestrian collision, according to KGET.
The Bakersfield Police Department responded to the fatal pedestrian accident at approximately 6:32 PM at California Avenue and Business Center Drive, just north of Stockdale Highway in a bustling retail hub.
According to investigators, Delouth was struck by a Toyota Prius driving southbound on California Avenue as he was crossing westbound in a marked crosswalk. At 6:46 PM, he was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders from the Bakersfield Fire Department.
The driver of the Prius reportedly remained at the scene and is cooperating with the authorities. It is not yet certain whether or not driver intoxication was a factor. This is an ongoing investigation.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Bakersfield and Wrongful Death Claims
If the driver involved in this fatal pedestrian accident is found to have been negligent, Delouth’s family may have grounds to make a wrongful death claim, even if there are no criminal charges filed. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for damages such as funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship the deceased provided.
Bakersfield Wrongful Death Attorney
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here at California Avenue and Business Center Drive, a Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyer would happily answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
