By Crash News Writer 
Bakersfield, CA (August 14, 2025) – An elderly cyclist was struck and killed early Wednesday morning at a southwest Bakersfield intersection, authorities confirmed.
According to reports, the fatal incident occurred around 6:19 a.m. on August 13 at the intersection of Tower Way and Mohawk Street. The Bakersfield Police Department stated that 86-year-old Cecil Morse Walker was riding his bicycle westbound on Tower Way when he reportedly failed to stop at the posted stop sign and entered the path of a northbound vehicle on Mohawk Street.
The driver of the car was unable to avoid the collision and struck the cyclist. Emergency personnel arrived shortly after and pronounced Walker dead at the scene.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated fully with the investigation. Police have confirmed that neither speed nor impairment played a role on the part of the driver.
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This article is based on early reports from law enforcement and may be updated as additional details are confirmed.
- Cecil Morse Walker, 86, of Bakersfield, was identified as the deceased cyclist.
- The driver involved remained at the scene, and no citations or charges have been announced.
- Authorities have stated that speed and impairment were not contributing factors in the collision.
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