Traffic Accident Death

NEWS RELEASE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORONER DIVISION

This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters.  Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.

DECEDENT'S NAME:  Withheld        ;   CASE #: C00551-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Arvin, CA         ;  AGE: 25 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Traffic Accident
DATE OF INCIDENT: 03/16/2009      &nb sp;   TIME: 2215 hours
LOCATION: Wheeler Ridge road just south of David Road
DATE OF DEATH: 03/16/2009      &nb sp;  TIME: 2215 hours
PLACE OF DEATH: At the scene
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol

Details:The decedent was the restrained operator of a vehicle that was struck head on by an SUV on Wheeler Ridge Road.  He died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Comments: The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.