Three people were killed in separate crashes involving cyclists and a pedestrian over the long weekend in southern and southwest Bakersfield, drawing renewed attention to a troubling pedestrian safety trend in the region.
The crashes spanned southern and southwest Bakersfield. While only one driver involved in the accidents was under the influence, two additional drivers were arrested on DUI charges after driving through accident scenes.
A study by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition identifies the Bakersfield-Delano Metro area as the third deadliest area for pedestrians in the country, with 5 deaths per 100,000 people…