Joshua Reyes Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident at Mt Vernon Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Joshua Reyes Hit, Kills 70-Year-Old Pedestrian at Mt Vernon Avenue and Niles Street

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (October 13, 2020) — The hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian at Mt Vernon Avenue and Niles Street has come forward and identified himself.
 
Around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Joshua Reyes arrived at the Bakersfield Police Department building and identified himself as the driver involved in the hit-and-run pedestrian accident.
 
According to California Highway Patrol, CHP officers connected with Reyes and plan to file a complaint with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office pending a full investigation.
 
The incident stemmed around 4:12 a.m. when under unclear circumstances, Reyes struck and killed a 70-year-old pedestrian. Unfortunately, Reyes failed to stay at the scene and fled the area.
 
Details surrounding whether speed or impairment played a role in the accident requires full investigation by authorities.

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the victim.

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