CHP Seeks Driver Involved in Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collision in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., June 25 (KNN) — The California Highway Patrol is seeking the driver involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a female pedestrian fatally injured late Sunday night in the city of Bakersfield.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to a hit-and-run vehicle versus pedestrian collision around 11:17 p.m. Sunday, at East California Avenue and Ogden Street in the city of Bakersfield.

First responders surrounded the critically injured patient as she was readied for transport. A Kern County firefighter was observed performing CPR on the victim as she was loaded into the ambulance. She ultimately succumbed from her injuries at a local hospital.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this fatal incident is urged to contact the CHP Bakersfield Office at (661) 396-6600.

Alex Rodarte, Video Journalist / KNN