The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified James T. Kelly, 69, of Lake Isabella, as the person struck by a pickup truck Friday evening about 6:30 p.m., when, according to witnesses, he attempted to cross Lake Isabella Blvd. in his motorized wheelchair.
The incident occurred in the 6100 block of Lake Isabella Blvd., in Lake Isabella, near West America Bank to the east and Shady Lane Saloon to the west. The stretch of roadway is not particularly well lit.
Witnesses said the victim, known to most as “Kelly”, was a disabled veteran frequently seen in the area. First responders administered CPR to Kelly, who was unconscious in the roadway, prior to his being transported by ground ambulance to Kern Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information that will assist authorities in locating Kelly’s next of kin is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 661-868-0100.
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