Bakersfield, CA (June 17, 2024) Sadness and shock spread through Bakersfield on Monday morning as news of a pedestrian’s death spread through the community. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the darkness of early morning at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers reported. The victim was struck by a Bakersfield Police Department vehicle and, sadly, did not survive. It happened in the 1500 block of South Union Avenue, according to reports. His name was Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores, and he was 27.
It was pitch black outside as a patrol vehicle drove along South Union Avenue. It was 3:30 in the morning as Flores walked down the street. Suddenly, for reasons that are still unclear, the police vehicle struck the pedestrian in the 1500 block. The force from the impact knocked the pedestrian to the ground. The police officers immediately stopped and got out to check on him. The officer called for help and waited for others to arrive at the scene.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and found Flores on the ground with life-threatening injuries. They began giving the victim life-saving treatment, but unfortunately, his injuries were too severe. Sadly, officials pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene and called for a coroner. One of the officers in the vehicle received minor injuries in the accident and was treated at the scene, reports indicated.
Detectives with the Bakersfield Police Department are said to be conducting a “critical incident investigation” following this fatal accident. The two officers inside the patrol vehicle have both been placed on administrative leave, according to a news release from the Bakersfield Police Department. They are asking anyone who might have information regarding this accident to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111.
Everyone at Accident News Now extends heartfelt sympathies to the family of Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores. We know this is an extremely devastating time as you mourn the sudden loss of a loved one. We have an excellent legal team ready to offer guidance and support during this difficult time. You can reach them at your convenience, day or night.
