Bakersfield, CA – On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, a hit-and-run left a man with moderate injuries in southwest Bakersfield, according to KBAK.
The Bakersfield Police Department reports that the accident took place around 3:18 PM in the 4000 block of Wilson Road near Akers Road.
Authorities said the man was struck by a vehicle and sustained moderate injuries. The driver left the area following the collision. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored blue or black sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing.
Bakersfield Hit-and-Run Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires drivers involved in any collision to stop, render aid, and remain at the scene to cooperate with law enforcement. A driver who flees the scene faces criminal charges in addition to civil liability, and a driver who violates this duty may be considered to have committed negligence per se, increasing their share of liability in the collision.
The man injured in this collision may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Bakersfield Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, in the 4000 block of Wilson Road near Akers Road, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
