[10-31-2026] Kern County, CA – Girl Killed, Three Injured After Being Struck by Car in Bakersfield

A 12-year-old girl died, and three other pedestrians were injured after being struck by a car in Bakersfield on Saturday evening, October 31, 2026.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of Harris Road, near Marin Street.

Officers found two adults and two juveniles injured. All four were transported by ambulance to an area hospital, where the girl later died.

The other three pedestrians suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a red Hyundai sedan was traveling eastbound on Harris Road when it struck the pedestrians. They were walking southbound within the unmarked crosswalk at Marin Street and Harris Road.

The driver remained at the scene and spoke with officers. Police said it was unknown whether speed or impairment contributed to the collision.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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