BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle along Weedpatch Highway early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision happened at Weedpatch Highway and Kernita Road just before 6 a.m., according to CHP's Traffic Incident Information Page. Weedpatch Highway is closed between Redbank and Kernita roads for the investigation. Never miss a story: Make KGET.com your homepage CHP reports several drivers stopped to block traffic along the roadway and help the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Check back for updates. ...read more read less