HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-01-07 River Columbus GTA Collision
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Sergeant Joe Grubbs
Public Information Officer
661-326-3803
jgrubbs@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release January 7, 2014
On January 7, 2014, at 7:14 am Officer Sonja Peery observed a speeding vehicle
westbound on Columbus St. in the 1200 block. Officer Peery pulled the vehicle over to
issue a traffic citation. When Officer Peery exited her vehicle the driver of the vehicle
sped away. The driver, Cinthia Rizo, 30 of Bakersfield, continued westbound Columbus
St. running the red light at River Blvd. where she struck a north bound vehicle described
as a black Chevrolet Cobalt. The force of the collision pushed the Cobalt into the light
standard knocking the light down and causing the Cobalt to catch fire.
Rizo was taken into custody at the scene of the collision. Both Rizo and the driver of the
Cobalt complained of pain and were transport to an area hospital for treatment. The
vehicle Rizo was operating was reported stolen out of County jurisdiction. Rizo was
arrested for Grand Theft Auto, Possession of Stolen Property, Speeding, Resisting
Arrest and two felony warrants for narcotics related charges. Rizo is on AB109
California Prison Realignment probation.
The intersection of Columbus and River was not closed however; traffic was congested
for a short time. Kern County traffic engineers responded to repair the light standard.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police
Department at (661) 327-7111.
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