By Crash News Writer 
Bakersfield, CA (June 24, 2025) – A tragic series of crashes on Saturday evening in east Bakersfield resulted in two deaths, including a pedestrian who was the victim of a hit-and-run.
According to reports, the initial crash occurred at approximately 6:02 p.m. on June 21 at the intersection of Baker and Sumner Streets. Bakersfield Police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The victim was found lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he died the following day.
While officers were on their way to the first scene, they received reports of a second crash nearby at Baker Street and Niles Street. There, they discovered two severely damaged vehicles, both engulfed in flames. One male driver was pronounced dead at the scene due to major injuries, while the other sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Police confirmed that the pedestrian crash was a hit-and-run. The investigation into all incidents remains ongoing.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
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