Bakersfield, California
June 27, 2016
Agencies: Bakersfield Police Department California
Cause of death: Vehicular
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Edgar Rodriguez, 30, was in the slow lane of the freeway when Officer Keith Daril Schlech hit him.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened just before 5 a.m., and the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing.
The collision occurred when the officer was responding to a call in the area of Oswell Street and preparing to exit the freeway, according to the CHP.