Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run crash on Ming Ave. Sunday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man pushing a shopping cart across the street was the victim of a hit and run crash in south Bakersfield.
The pedestrian was struck by a car near the intersection of Ming Avenue and H Street, just before 4 p.m. Sunday. The driver fled the scene.
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Video from the scene shows Hall Ambulance staff transporting the identified man to the hospital. His status of injuries was not immediately known.
Anyone with information on the crash or make and model of the hit-and-run vehicle is asked to call BPD at 661-327-7111.
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