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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Sergeant Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release February 10, 2010 On 12/20/09, at 2:45 a.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded
to the 3300 block of Truxtun Avenue regarding a head on collision. Both parties involved in the collision suffered severe injuries and were hospitalized for an extended period. One party
involved in the collision, Fidel Cordero 19 of Bakersfield, was found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of alcoholic beverages when his vehicle crossed into the oncoming
traffic lanes and struck, a vehicle head on. On 2/10/10, a felony warrant was issued for Cordero's arrest for driving under the influence resulting in injury. Cordero was located at
his home and arrested by officers of the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail without incident. Cordero was transported and booked into the Kern County Jail. The
public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.