Woman Lying on Roadway Struck by Passing Vehicle in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, CA (September 23, 2021) – Sunday night, an unidentified woman was struck by a passing vehicle on Brundage Lane.

Around 7:43 p.m., officers arrived at the 3000 block of Brundage Lane and located the woman suffering from critical injuries.

According to the police, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. In addition, the authorities also ruled out alcohol or speed as a factor that contributed to the crash.

Eventually, paramedics transported the woman to a hospital for immediate medical attention.

At this time, the Bakersfield officials are investigating the nature of the incident. There has been no update on the current condition of the injured woman.

Once available, more information will be released.

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