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Man killed in January hit and run identified

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The man who was killed in a hit and run in January has been identified as 74-year-old Gerald Oliver Stuckey of Bakersfield.

Police say they found Stuckey lying in the road in the 300 block of Panama Lane at around 6:40 p.m on January 10.

Officers say that the suspect vehicle is a dark colored, full size pickup or SUV. They also say that it's likely a GM product and it might be lifted.

The vehicle was last seen heading southbound on Union Avenue from Panama Lane; no description of the suspect is available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111.

Bakersfield, CA

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