Child Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 99 near Buck Owens Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA]

Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield Sends Child to Hospital

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (May 23, 2024) – A child was hospitalized in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield Friday afternoon on May 19.
 
The crash happened near the Buck Owens Boulevard off-ramp. According to the California Highway Patrol, a bright green bus collided with a red Ford Explorer along the northbound lanes of the highway.
 
As a result, at least one child was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
 
One of the vehicles reportedly fled the scene after the crash.
 
It is unknown if speed, drugs or alcohol was a factor. Further investigation is underway.
 
As drivers, it is important to always pay attention to your surroundings. Obey traffic rules and road signs, and practice defensive driving. Also, do not flee the scene when involved in a crash. Immediately stop and call 911.

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