Bethany Polhamus Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Union Avenue at East 7th Street in Bakersfield

Bethany Polhamus ID’d as Woman Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident on Union Avenue at East 7th Street

Bethany Polhamus
Bethany Polhamus Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Union Avenue at East 7th Street in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California (August 5, 2020) – The woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle last Thursday at an intersection in Bakersfield has been identified.

Bethany Ann Polhamus, 40, died in the pedestrian crash that occurred at around 12:50 a.m. Thursday, July 30 Accident on Union Avenue at East 7th Street.

Authorities said Polhamus was hit by a vehicle while she was attempting to cross Union Avenue.

Pedestrian Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash, July 30

Polhamus was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver involved stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the crash.

An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.

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