Bryan Adan Cruz Death – The identity of the man who was fatally hit by a hit-and-run driver on northbound Highway 99 on May 31, 2024 is being investigated. At approximately 1:38 a.m., authorities received a call regarding a pedestrian lying on the right shoulder of northbound Highway 99, just north of Lerdo Highway.
As per the Kern County Coroner’s Office, the deceased individual has been identified as Bryan Adan Cruz, a 29-year-old resident of Boron. He was walking in the northbound lanes when the collision occurred, resulting in his tragic death.
The driver responsible for the accident fled the scene and remains unidentified at this time.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Bakersfield CHP Office at (661) 396-6600.