Bear killed after collision with car in California national park. Here’s what CHP knows

A bear was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday afternoon inside Kings Canyon National Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The incident took place about 12:21 p.m. in the Cedar Grove section of the park, according to the CHP. Fish and Wildlife officials were at the scene, said CHP spokesman Mike Salas.

Salas said he did not have information about the exact nature of the collision. It was also not known if anyone in the car was hurt.

The CHP incident log noted that the bear’s back was broken and “visitors (were) still harassing Bear trying to take pictures.”