Man wanted for colliding into police car in Bakersfield
Man fled scene on foot
Posted: 01/12/2013
Last Updated:
134 days ago
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -
A man is wanted after he collided with a police patrol car on South H Street Saturday morning.
On Jan. 12, at about 2 a.m., officers from the Bakersfield Police Department were on South H Street at Hwy 58 in a patrol car.
A vehicle traveling on Brundage Lane, at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate a turn onto South H Street. The vehicle struck the center divider and collided with the officers.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot.
The driver is described as a black male adult, early 20’s, 5’6”, 150 pounds, wearing a black/gray hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
Both officers sustained minor injuries and were treated and released from a local hospital.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with further information should contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.
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