3 killed in Bakersfield holiday weekend crashes amid pedestrian safety concerns
Summary
Bicycle Crash Bakersfield California in Bakersfield, California: Three people were killed in separate crashes involving cyclists and a pedestrian over the long weekend in southern and southwest Bakersfield. The first crash occurred near Stockdale and Calloway, where a cyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run; the driver, 35-year-old Tamera Elsie Popoy, was arrested while attempting to enter the Westside Parkway allegedly driving under the influence. The second crash occurred on South H Street near White Lane, where a cyclist was struck and killed while riding on a roadway with no bike lane present. The third crash occurred on Sunday on Brundage Lane between P Street and Union Avenue, where a woman was struck and killed by a driver while entering an unmarked crosswalk. Two additional drivers were arrested on DUI charges after driving through accident scenes.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Richard Gonzales | Cyclist | Fatal |
| Tamera Elsie Popoy | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
3 killed in Bakersfield holiday weekend crashes amid pedestrian safety concerns