
BPD identifies suspected drunk driver in deadly Union Ave collision
A 19-year-old man has been identified as the driver responsible for a fatal crash in central Bakersfield on Tuesday. Nathon Michael Ramirez was behind the wheel of a white BMW that collided with a Dodge Charger at the intersection of Union and East California avenues. The crash resulted in one fatality, with the 27-year-old Dodge driver succumbing to injuries at the hospital. Two others were injured in the accident including a passenger in the BMW who suffered serious injuries and Ramirez, who had moderate injuries and was hospitalized. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. when the BMW ran a red light and collided with the Dodge, which had the right of way according to police reports.
Leave a Comment
Popular News
Recent News
Weather

27 °C
clear day
65%
4 MPH
-
24° June 14, 2025
-
30° June 14, 2025