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Child severely hurt after being struck by vehicle in central Bakersfield

By Jose Franco,

2 days ago

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An 8-year-old child was seriously hurt Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle in central Bakersfield, officials said.

Emergency responders were called to Bank Street and Holtby Road for a report of someone being struck by a vehicle at around 1:45 p.m.

The collision happened near Roosevelt Elementary. School district officials confirmed it was a student.

The Bakersfield Fire Department said the 8-year-old was in critical condition and was taken to Kern Medical for treatment.

The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating the collision.

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Mrs_G

1d ago

There needs to be crossing guards and speed bumps

Jimmie Fortune

2d ago

people drive way too fast in school zones and not paying attention to children I have personally seen people drive through school zones doing 50 mph and on their phone when it's supposed to be 25 mph people just don't obey the law anymore

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