HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-04-16 E. Truxtun Av and Miller St Hit and Run Collision Update
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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 April 16, 2014
Investigators have identified the driver of the hit and vehicle as:
Juan Armando Cortez, hispanic male, 33
5’9”-11”, stocky build, black hair and brown eyes.
Cortez is wanted for Hit and Run Causing Injury, Unlicensed Driver, No Proof of
Insurance and Expired Registration.
Previous Release April 14, 2014
On April 14, 2014, Bakersfield police officers were dispatched to the intersection of E.
Truxtun Ave. and Miller St. regarding a hit and run collision. On arrival they discovered
that a 90 year old male was riding a motorcycle eastbound on E. Truxtun Ave. when he
was struck by the suspect who was driving a ’99 gray Dodge Caravan southbound on
Miller St. Witnesses stated that the driver of van failed to stop at a stop sign on Miller St.
before striking the victim.
Officers were able to follow an evidence trail left behind by the van to the 1100 block of
Delores St. where they found the vehicle abandoned. The suspect vehicle has been
impounded by officers. Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene officers
are searching for:
Armando Cortez, 33, of Bakersfield,
5’9”-11”, stocky build, last seen wearing a light colored
baseball cap, light colored long sleeved shirt and dark pants
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to interview regarding his involvement in the collision if any.
The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital where he is undergoing surgery for
major injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police
Department at (661) 327-7111.
You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy.
Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the
police department and the sender remains completely anonymous.
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https://www.tipsubmit.com.