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Advocate says Bakersfield exceeded prior record for pedestrian deaths; council asks police for annual update
2711385 · March 18, 2025
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Summary
A public commenter said Bakersfield recorded 57 pedestrian fatalities and urged the council to step up cultural and policy changes; Councilmember Bob Smith asked the police department to present annual pedestrian and cyclist fatality statistics.
Zachary Griffin, a local cycling advocate and special education teacher, told the council that Bakersfield has exceeded its previous record for pedestrian fatalities. Griffin said he confirmed with local media KGET and morgue…
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