Man Killed, Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Car Crash on Ming Avenue near Ashe Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Man Dies, Woman Hurt in Bakersfield Car Accident on Ming Avenue

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (May 5, 2022) — One man died while a woman was injured in a hit-and-run car crash on Ming Avenue near Ashe Road on Tuesday.
 
According to the Bakersfield Police, the fatal accident happened around 8:45 p.m. For unknown reasons, a driver of an SUV fled the scene after colliding with a white Jeep.
 
Upon arriving, police and paramedics found one man at the scene with fatal injuries and a woman with moderate injuries. Soon after, paramedics shuttled the female patient to a hospital for immediate care.
 
Inferring from the investigation, police said the SUV was traveling at a high rate of speed before colliding with the Jeep. As a result, both vehicles sustained major damage, and the woman needed to be freed by firefighters.
 
At this time, officers have not stated if DUI played a factor in this accident.
 
However, an ongoing investigation should confirm any outstanding details. Anyone with more information should call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

We would like to express our wishes of courage and hope to the family and friends of the victim.

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