Authorities Search for Suspect in Hit-and-Run Crash on Planz Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Motorcyclist Suspect in Hit-and-Run Crash on Planz Road Wanted

 
Bakersfield, CA (January 16, 2021) – On December 26, a motorcyclist was connected in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Planz Road near South Chester Avenue.
 
Meanwhile, the authorities are searching for a suspect in a fatal crash that happened at about 4:07 P.M.
 
A surveillance image was released showing a motorcycle that left the scene, described as a blue Suzuki GSXR. It was said to be a model from 2017 to 2019.
 
Additionally, the rider was described as a Hispanic male wearing light-colored pants. Also, it was possible that he was wearing a black jacket and a helmet.
 
Please call Officer Dollschnieder at 661-326-3957 or the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111 if you have any information about the motorcyclist’s identity.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of the deceased.

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