BARSTOW, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> John Bessoni, 33-year-old male resident of Santa Maria was killed after he jumped in front of a sliver Dodge Challenger in Barstow, officials said.
On November 18, 2022 at approximately 9:11pm, California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center received a call of a pedestrian on the freeway. Wearing dark clothing, walking in and out of the traffic lanes of northbound Interstate 15 just before East Main Street in Barstow the California Highway Patrol confirmed in a press release.
As officers from the California Highway Patrol Barstow Station were responding, additional callers reported the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at approximately 9:15pm. Upon arrival, it was determined John Bessoni was on foot walking in traffic lanes of northbound Interstate 15.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and immediately began life-saving measures as they transported Bessoni to Barstow Community Hospital. Bessoni was pronounced deceased at Barstow Community Hospital about an hour later, according to the traffic report.
It was reported the motorist involved did pull off the freeway at a gas station on Main St. The driver was cooperating with investigators.
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