Bakersfield, CA — On the evening of Friday, November 6, 2026, 12-year-old Scarlet Rose New, of Bakersfield, lost her life, and another girl, 10, was hospitalized after an apparent hit-and-run collision, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the fatal accident took place at approximately 7:20 PM at the intersection of Edison Highway and Fairfax Road, a mixed-use industrial and residential area in East Bakersfield.
According to investigators, Scarlet was declared deceased at the accident site. Emergency responders provided the other girl with transportation to a nearby medical facility for treatment of her injuries.
The vehicle involved in the collision was not found at the crash site. No description of the suspect or their vehicle has been released.
Authorities temporarily closed the westbound lanes of Edison Highway at Fairfax Road to accommodate clean-up and investigation efforts.
No further details have been released. This is an ongoing investigation.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accidents: Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires drivers involved in pedestrian collisions to stop and render aid to the victims. Failure to do so may be prosecuted as a felony in cases of fatalities and physical injury.
Regardless of the outcome of criminal proceedings related to this accident, if the driver involved is identified, Scarlet’s family may have grounds for a wrongful death claim, while the girl who was hospitalized may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Because she is a minor, the 10-year-old girl’s parents would file a claim on her behalf.
A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for funeral expenses and the loss of the support and companionship the victim provided. A personal injury claim can help recover economic damages, such as medical costs and lost wages, with consideration for non-economic damages like pain and suffering as well.
Should the driver involved escape justice, a pedestrian accident attorney can help victims and their families explore other avenues for compensation.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident like the one described here at the intersection of Edison Highway and Fairfax Road, a Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyer can answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
