Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on 2300 Planz Road Injures 2 Kids [Bakersfield, CA]

Injuries Reported in Bakersfield Bicycle Accident on 2300 Planz Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (August 1, 2023) – Sunday night, a crippling hit-and-run crash on 2300 Planz Road injured 2 kids.

The incident happened at about 9:00 p.m. in the 2300 block of Planz Road near Planz Elementary School.

According to reports, three children rode bicycles east in the two-way left turn storage lane. However, a brown or gold possible Kia Forte hit them from behind.

As a result, two of the children were transported to a local hospital. One of them suffered minor injuries while another sustained life-threatening injuries.

Moreover, the Bakersfield Police Department did not disclose the ages of the victims.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Crippling Hit-and-Run Crash on 2300 Planz Road

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the crippling hit-and-run crash on 2300 Planz Road, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.