16-year-old pedestrian sustains serious injuries when struck by car in hit-and-run collision at Niles Street and Brentwood Drive in Bakersfield, California
CHP officers seek driver in hit and run that left teen with major injuries
The collision is believed to have happened between 5:45 a.m. and 6:37 a.m., according to CHP officials. Officials also reported the vehicle was likely to have new damage related to this collision in an area on the vehicle which had been previously damaged and repaired.
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