BPD: Bicyclist struck by motorist who fled
Oct. 15—A bicyclist was taken to a hospital Saturday night after he was struck by a vehicle that fled from the intersection of Kentucky Street and Alta Vista Drive.
The man, whose name was not released, suffered major injuries in the 6:48 p.m. crash, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
BPD said its preliminary investigation shows the bicyclist was riding west on Kentucky Street when he was struck by a vehicle that was also traveling west on Kentucky. It's not known whether alcohol or speed were factors in the collision.
Police ask that anyone with information call 661-327-7111.
