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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
For Immediate Release December 13, 2011
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a vehicle of interest seen
in the area of the fatal hit and run on Panama Lane east of Monitor Street at 8:00 p.m., on Monday night.
The vehicle appears to be a dark colored GMC or Chevrolet extended cab possibly having a tool box in the
bed. The vehicle should have front end damage specifically in the area of the headlamp assembly. It is depicted on
the street behind the parked white truck in the convenience store parking lot
Anyone with information regarding this truck is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.
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Original Release December 13, 2011
On Monday, December 12, 2011, at about 8:00 p.m., Officers responded to the 900 Blk of Panama Ln. regarding an
injury traffic collision, involving a pedestrian.
On arrival, Officers discovered an adult male, appearing to be in his mid 40’s lying in the roadway. It appears the
victim was crossing Panama Ln. S/B, outside a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling E/B on
Panama Lane. The vehicle and driver fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Evidence at the scene indicates the vehicle involved is a late model SUV or truck.
The victim’s identity will be released at a later date and time by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.
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