Kenneth Jay Sanders Killed in Work Accident on Pegasus Drive [Bakersfield, CA]
53-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Work Incident near Merle Haggard Drive
BAKERSFIELD, CA (July 29, 2024) – Wednesday morning, an industrial work accident on Pegasus Drive caused the death of Kenneth Jay Sanders.
Around 8:00 a.m., police officers responded to the 3600 block of Pegasus Drive near Merle Haggard Drive on July 17th.
Investigators say Sanders was working at the industrial site when a pipe fell on top of him.
Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 53-year-old Sanders, of Manteca deceased at the scene.
In addition, no other injuries were reported from the incident.
Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. No further details regarding the work accident on Pegasus Drive have been released to the public. Once available, more information will be provided.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Kenneth Jay Sanders.
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