[02-11-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Southwest Bakersfield

A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in southwest Bakersfield on Wednesday night, February 11, 2026.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident occurred just before 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Gosford Road and White Lane. 

The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Gosford Road. The driver fled the scene immediately following the crash.

The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries. Authorities have not released a description of the driver or the vehicle involved.

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.

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