NewsLocal News

Actions

Hit and run crash leaves one in critical condition the other with injuries

Police LIghts (FILE)
Motorcycle rider sustains major injuries in hit-and-run crash
Posted
and last updated

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A hit-and-run crash on Saturday night landed a motorcycle rider and his passenger in the hospital with moderate to major injuries.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the hit-and-run collision happened at the intersection of Gosford Road and South Laurel Glen Boulevard at 10:30 p.m.

Police said they found the motorcycle rider suffering from moderate to major injuries and he was taken to a hospital where he's listed in critical condition.

The female passenger sustained moderate injuries.

Police said the passengers from the involved-vehicle fled on foot, but that person was later detained.

The driver of the suspect vehicle still remains at large.

Bpd said they believe that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information on the suspect or this incident call BPD 661-327-7111.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Saturday

03/21/2026

Partly Cloudy

-° / 63°

4%

Sunday

03/22/2026

Clear

88° / 59°

5%

Monday

03/23/2026

Mostly Clear

87° / 57°

1%

Tuesday

03/24/2026

Clear

87° / 59°

1%

Wednesday

03/25/2026

Mostly Clear

86° / 58°

2%

Thursday

03/26/2026

Mostly Clear

84° / 57°

2%

Friday

03/27/2026

Partly Cloudy

87° / 59°

0%

Saturday

03/28/2026

Partly Cloudy

89° / 59°

0%