BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota pickup truck on China Grade Loop Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. CHP officers said the Toyota was traveling westbound on China Grade Loop, west of Bedford Way, when the pedestrian walked directly in the path of the truck. 15-year-old suspect in deadly Marketplace shooting surrenders: Bakersfield PD The driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck the person in the number one lane, just before 6 a.m., east of North Chester Ave. The unidentified person was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver pulled over and remained at the scene and cooperated with CHP's investigation. Never miss a story: Make KGET.com your homepage Eastbound lanes of China Grade Loop, between Carrere St and Bedford Way, were closed for around two hours during the investigation. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in this incident.