[04-11-2026] Kern County, CA – Woman Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash While Riding Scooter in Bakersfield

A woman was critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an electric scooter in Bakersfield on Saturday night, April 11, 2026.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded at around 8:25 p.m. to the 6800 block of White Lane. 

Upon arrival, officers found the injured woman in the roadway along with evidence indicating she had been struck by a vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators report that the woman was riding an electric scooter on the south shoulder of the roadway when a passing vehicle struck her. The driver fled the scene following the collision. 

Authorities have not determined whether speed or impairment was a factor in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. 

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