Abelardo Sosa Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Rosamond Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA]

Abelardo Sosa Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Rosamond Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA]

Abelardo Hermitano Mendez Sosa Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Rosamond Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA]
Abelardo Sosa Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Rosamond Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA]

63-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed in Pedestrian Collision near 50th Street West

BAKERSFIELD, CA (October 1, 2024) – Early Sunday morning, Abelardo Sosa was killed in a pedestrian crash on Rosamond Boulevard.

Police officers responded to the scene around 3:31 a.m., near 50th Street West.

California Highway Patrol officers say the driver of an eastbound 2018 Ford Fusion struck a man who was walking in the eastbound lanes.

Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene. On Sunday, the Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased victim as 63-year-old Abelardo Hermitano Mendez Sosa, of Rosamond. 

Following the crash, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Those who witnessed the Rosamond Boulevard collision can call the CHP Mojave Area at 661-823-5500.


Our hearts are with the family of Abelardo Hermitano Mendez Sosa during this devastating time.


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