63-Year-Old Man Struck and Killed in Pedestrian Collision near 50th Street West BAKERSFIELD, CA (October 1, 2024) – Abelardo Sosa died early Sunday morning, in a pedestrian crash on Rosamond Boulevard. Authorities received dispatch calls at approximately 3:31 a.m. According to reports, the driver of an eastbound 2018 Ford Fusion struck a pedestrian who was walking in the same direction on the roadway. Medics arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. On Sunday, the Kern County Coroner’s Office identified him as 63-year-old Abelardo Hermitano Mendez Sosa, a resident of Rosamond. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities following the incident. Witnesses of the collision on Rosamond Boulevard are encouraged to contact the CHP Mojave Area at 661-823-5500. The team at Sweet James would like to offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Abelardo Hermitano Mendez Sosa during this devastating time. Having strong legal support is crucial after losing someone in a pedestrian accident. Contact the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James today. Their team understands your situation and is here to help you seek justice and compensation. Call their office today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. They are available 24/7 via email, text, and online chat. For more accident news, click here. The original source can be found here.The post Abelardo Sosa Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Rosamond Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA] appeared first on LA Weekly.