[06-19-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield

A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Bakersfield early Friday morning, June 19, 2026.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded at around 12:54 a.m. to the 3600 block of California Avenue near Real Road following reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.

Authorities reported that the woman was found in the roadway suffering from life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a hospital and remains in unstable condition.

The pedestrian was struck in the eastbound lanes of California Avenue outside of a marked crosswalk.

Investigators stated that the driver involved fled the scene before officers arrived.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no suspect information has been released.

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