Hit-and-Run Collision Disrupts Traffic on SR 99

Hit-and-Run Incident on Southbound State Route 99 in Bakersfield, CA, Involves Overturned Vehicle

📍 Bakersfield, CA

📅 Published: December 9, 2024 at 08:33 AM

Map showing the location of the accident in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, December 9, 2024 -

A hit-and-run incident involving two vehicles occurred today on Southbound State Route 99 at 7th Standard Road in Bakersfield, CA. The collision took place around 7:35 AM, when a gray Toyota Camry rolled over and left the roadway. The second vehicle, a white Toyota RAV4, fled the scene shortly after the crash, making it a hit-and-run situation.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where they found the overturned Toyota Camry. The status of any injuries resulting from the collision remains unknown at this time. Witnesses reported seeing the white Toyota RAV4 exiting the freeway shortly after the incident.

By 8:13 AM, the situation was resolved, and both vehicles were likely towed from the scene. The swift response from emergency services helped manage the aftermath of the incident, ensuring that the roadway was cleared for traffic.

Motorists traveling on Southbound State Route 99 should remain cautious in the area as authorities work to gather more information regarding the hit-and-run vehicle. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to come forward to assist in identifying the driver of the white Toyota RAV4.

This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers involved in collisions.

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