Bakersfield, CA — Late in the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, a collision with a vehicle left a male pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to KBAK.
The Bakersfield Police Department first received reports of that accident at approximately 11:43 PM at the intersection of 24th and Oak streets, just east of where 24th Street crosses the Kern River, near Beach Park.
According to investigators, the pedestrian was attempting to cross 24th Street southbound in a crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound. At the time of the crash, the automated traffic signals at 24th and Oak streets were reported to have been functioning correctly.
Emergency responders provided the pedestrian with transportation to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle remained at the crash site and cooperated with authorities.
Further details regarding this accident have not yet been released.
Bakersfield PD asks for any members of the public who may have information related to this pedestrian accident to reach out to their traffic division. This is an ongoing investigation.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
Even if no criminal charges are filed, should it be found that the driver involved in this accident is at fault, the pedestrian who was struck may have grounds for a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for the victim’s medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here at 24th and Oak streets, a Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and provide a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
