50-Year-Old Madera Woman Pronounced Dead after Hit-and-Run Collision near Houghton Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (December 10, 2024) – Sunday morning, a hit-and-run along Highway 99 killed Irma Pacheco Matias and left a man hurt.

Police officers responded to the scene around 1:00 a.m., on the northbound lanes of the freeway just south of Houghton Road.

California Highway Patrol officers say the driver of a grey Ford compact sedan struck a man and a woman who were walking across the lanes.

Upon impact, the driver did not stop to render aid to the victims and fled the scene before authorities arrived. 

Despite life-saving efforts, first responders pronounced the female pedestrian dead at the scene. She was later identified as 50-year-old Matias, of Madera. 

Meanwhile, paramedics transported the 46-year-old man walking beside Matias to Kern Medical for treatment of major injuries. 

Bakersfield Officials are asking those who witnessed the Highway 99 hit-and-run to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111. Once available, further details will be provided.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Irma Pacheco Matias who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

Losing someone in a pedestrian accident is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys understand that the legal issues impose challenges to those involved. Let us help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the welfare of your family. Call us at 1-844-363-7713 to know more about how we can help you.