Bakersfield, CA (August 28, 2021) – Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department are looking for a driver involved in a collision occurring early Saturday, August 28, that left a bicyclist dead. According to Bakersfield police, officers were called to the intersection of Harris Road and Country Meadows Drive. The hit-and-run crash with the bicyclist happened just after 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man on the road with serious injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver fled the scene eastbound on Harris Road, officials say. Police described the suspect vehicle as a small to mid-sized SUV, possibly red. Authorities are continuing to investigate at this time. Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Bicycle Accidents in Bakersfield Bicycle accidents in California put thousands of people in the hospital with life-changing injuries. In many cases, victims are left with broken bones or they endure brain injuries that cause them overwhelming pain and suffering. Many injured bicyclists require hospitalization and must spend months going back and forth to various medical appointments. Although there are several treatment options available for bicycle accident victims, they come at an extraordinary cost. Many people are simply unable to afford the costs of care, which forces them to go without the assistance they need to recover. In some cases, victims can work with a bicycle...
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