(Bakersfield, CA) A hit-and-run accident that occurred on Thursday evening claimed the life of a Bakersfield man. The incident took place in the second lane of south Chester Avenue, just south of M Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident involved a Mazda sedan and a pedestrian.
The officials reported that 37-year-old pedestrian Jesus Alberto Nelson Jr. was walking eastbound when he was struck by the Mazda sedan. The driver of the sedan fled the scene before the authorities arrived. The Kern County coroner’s office confirmed that Nelson died at the site of the incident.
The cause is still being investigated, and it is not yet known whether alcohol or drugs played a role. The California Highway Patrol and other authorities are working diligently to piece together the events that led to the tragic incident.
No further information has been provided by the authorities regarding the hit-and-run accident in Chester Avenue that claimed Nelson’s life.
The hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of Jesus Alberto Nelson Jr. is a tragic event that highlights the importance of road safety. The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The loss of a loved one in such circumstances is devastating, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Nelson during this difficult time.
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