BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a 42-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle on South Union Avenue near Taft Highway on Saturday.

Officials with the coroner's office said Juan Sigfredo Hernandez Melara, 42, of Bakersfield was struck by a vehicle around 9:29 p.m. and was taken to Kern Medical where he died hours later.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Hernandez Melara walked into the path of a Honda Civic and the driver was unable to take evasive action to avoid the collision.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of his death.

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