BPD: Vehicle with 4 juveniles crashes after speeding away from officer
Jun. 11—A Bakersfield Police officer tried to stop a car with juveniles that was driving recklessly on the grass at Polo Park on Saturday night, but it sped away and hit a tree, resulting in injuries to all four minors.
The officer was in the parking lot of Polo Park, 11801 Noriega Road, at 10:33 p.m. when he saw a newer Dodge Challenger being driven recklessly, according to a Bakersfield Police Department news release. The officer turned on his emergency lights to tell the driver to stop, but the unlicensed driver sped away east on Noriega Road, lost control and hit a tree at Noriega Road and Philadelphia Avenue.
The officer was still in the park when he heard the crash; he drove to the scene and found all four juveniles were hurt, with one in critical condition, BPD reported.
Police said it is not yet known if alcohol or drugs are involved.
BPD asks that anyone with information call 661-327-7111.
