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Search for Suspect After Teenager Seriously Injured in April 15 Hit-and-Run Collision

3130 Planz Rd

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Summary

  • A 17-year-old named Isaiah Jeffers is recovering at home after being severely injured in a hit-and-run collision while riding his electric bike on Planz Road in Bakersfield. The incident occurred on April 15, and police are still searching for the driver involved.

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Investigators urged the driver to turn themself in and asked anyone with information to call the Bakersfield Police, per local news.

Police said they have investigated more than 250 traffic crashes this month, including more than 60 hit-and-runs. They said about half of those involved injuries.

Police said they checked a nearby gas station the family had asked about and did not find the vehicle there, but video from that site and other businesses helped them trace the route the vehicle took.

Investigators said they have only a vague description of the vehicle, a dark Dodge Charger or Challenger.

His family said he sustained severe injuries, spent his 17th birthday in the hospital, and now faces a long recovery at home.

Police said Isaiah Jeffers was riding his electric bike around 10 p.m. on April 15 when a vehicle hit him and drove away.

A 17-year-old is recovering at home after a hit-and-run on Planz Road, and Bakersfield police are still trying to find the driver.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3130 Planz Rd.

Investigators urged the driver to turn themself in and asked anyone with information to call the Bakersfield Police, per local news.

Police said they have investigated more than 250 traffic crashes this month, including more than 60 hit-and-runs. They said about half of those involved injuries.

Police said they checked a nearby gas station the family had asked about and did not find the vehicle there, but video from that site and other businesses helped them trace the route the vehicle took.

Investigators said they have only a vague description of the vehicle, a dark Dodge Charger or Challenger.

His family said he sustained severe injuries, spent his 17th birthday in the hospital, and now faces a long recovery at home.

Police said Isaiah Jeffers was riding his electric bike around 10 p.m. on April 15 when a vehicle hit him and drove away.

A 17-year-old is recovering at home after a hit-and-run on Planz Road, and Bakersfield police are still trying to find the driver.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3130 Planz Rd.

Investigators urged the driver to turn themself in and asked anyone with information to call the Bakersfield Police, per local news.

Police said they have investigated more than 250 traffic crashes this month, including more than 60 hit-and-runs. They said about half of those involved injuries.

Police said they checked a nearby gas station the family had asked about and did not find the vehicle there, but video from that site and other businesses helped them trace the route the vehicle took.

Investigators said they have only a vague description of the vehicle, a dark Dodge Charger or Challenger.

His family said he sustained severe injuries, spent his 17th birthday in the hospital, and now faces a long recovery at home.

Police said Isaiah Jeffers was riding his electric bike around 10 p.m. on April 15 when a vehicle hit him and drove away.

A 17-year-old is recovering at home after a hit-and-run on Planz Road, and Bakersfield police are still trying to find the driver.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3130 Planz Rd.

Investigators urged the driver to turn themself in and asked anyone with information to call the Bakersfield Police, per local news.

Police said they have investigated more than 250 traffic crashes this month, including more than 60 hit-and-runs. They said about half of those involved injuries.

Police said they checked a nearby gas station the family had asked about and did not find the vehicle there, but video from that site and other businesses helped them trace the route the vehicle took.

Investigators said they have only a vague description of the vehicle, a dark Dodge Charger or Challenger.

His family said he sustained severe injuries, spent his 17th birthday in the hospital, and now faces a long recovery at home.

Police said Isaiah Jeffers was riding his electric bike around 10 p.m. on April 15 when a vehicle hit him and drove away.

A 17-year-old is recovering at home after a hit-and-run on Planz Road, and Bakersfield police are still trying to find the driver.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3130 Planz Rd.

Investigators urged the driver to turn themself in and asked anyone with information to call the Bakersfield Police, per local news.

Police said they have investigated more than 250 traffic crashes this month, including more than 60 hit-and-runs. They said about half of those involved injuries.

Police said they checked a nearby gas station the family had asked about and did not find the vehicle there, but video from that site and other businesses helped them trace the route the vehicle took.

Investigators said they have only a vague description of the vehicle, a dark Dodge Charger or Challenger.

His family said he sustained severe injuries, spent his 17th birthday in the hospital, and now faces a long recovery at home.

Police said Isaiah Jeffers was riding his electric bike around 10 p.m. on April 15 when a vehicle hit him and drove away.

A 17-year-old is recovering at home after a hit-and-run on Planz Road, and Bakersfield police are still trying to find the driver.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3130 Planz Rd.

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Bakersfield FD1 · Apr 15, 10:41PM · 0:31
Traffic collision station 5, Battalion 2, Engine 5, Engine 6, this is a matter of the Poly School, 3130 Plans Road, it's going to be a vehicle versus a minibike, assignment 10-5, received? Battalion 2, single engine. Single engine response, Engine 6, Battalion 2, 22-12. Battalion 2, 22-12. Battalion 2, single engine response.
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