[04-21-2026] Kern County, CA – Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield

A woman was killed after a hit-and-run crash in Bakersfield on Tuesday night, April 21, 2026.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident was reported at around 9:08 p.m. in the 1500 block of Feliz Drive.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a woman lying in the roadway with severe injuries. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died.

Investigators stated that the woman had been in the roadway for an unknown reason when she was struck by a vehicle. The driver initially fled the scene but later returned and cooperated with authorities.

Police reported that speed and impairment were not considered factors in the crash. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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