UPDATE (12/9/2022)

The Kern County Coroner's Office identified Diana Ordonez, 24, of Bakersfield, as the pedestrian that was killed on East White Lane on Dec. 4.

Ordonez was struck by a vehicle just after 7 p.m. and died at the scene, said the coroner.

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A woman is dead after getting struck by a car on East White Lane Sunday night.

The Bakersfield Police Department said on December 4th, 2022, at around 7:04 p.m., officers were called to a report of a crash involving a person in the 200 block of East White Lane.

When officers arrived, they found a woman in the roadway suffering from major injuries. Medical aid arrived on the scene and pronounced her deceased.

Officials said the driver of the car remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Police said investigation found the woman was crossing the road, outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by the car.

Investigators said speed, alcohol, or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.