Traffic Fatality

NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION

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DECEDENT'S NAME:  Jose Hernandez Jr.       &nbs p;  CASE #: C01031-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Arvin       &n bsp;  AGE: 19 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Traffic Collision
DATE OF INCIDENT: 05/23/2009      &nb sp;   TIME: 0250 Hours
LOCATION: SR-223, West Of Adobe Road
DATE OF DEATH: 05/23/2009      &nb sp;  TIME: 0250 Hours
PLACE OF DEATH: At Scene
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol

Details:The decedent was the unrestrained operator of a vehicle that crossed over into the opposite lane and struck a van head on.  The decedent died at the scene and his passenger was transported to Kern Medical Center in fair condition.