Bakersfield, CA — The Bakersfield police have initiated an investigation into a tragic hit-and-run incident that left three children injured, with one of them potentially facing life-threatening injuries, according to the department’s report.
Officers responded to the 2300 block of Planz Road, near Planz Elementary School, in response to a hit-and-run accident involving a vehicle and cyclists on Sunday night around 9 p.m., as reported by the BPD.
The BPD investigation revealed that three children were riding their bicycles eastbound in the two-way left-turn storage lane when they were rear-ended by a possible brown or gold Kia Forte.
Two of the children were transported to a local hospital. One of them sustained minor injuries, while the other is fighting for their life with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The Bakersfield Police Department did not provide information about the ages of the injured children in this tragic accident.
The investigation into the hit-and-run incident in Bakersfield is currently ongoing. Authorities are working diligently to identify the responsible driver and clarify the details of this unfortunate event.
It is important that anyone with information about the incident contacts the local police to assist in the investigation and bring justice to the victims and their families.
Remember that respecting traffic rules and driving cautiously are essential in preventing tragedies like this. The safety of everyone on the roads is the responsibility of each one of us.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, do not hesitate to seek help.
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