Vicente Ruiz Wanted Following Bakersfield Hit-And-Run Crash on Chester Avenue and 10th Street
Vicente Ruiz Sought Following Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash on Chester Avenue and 10th Street
Bakersfield, California (June 16, 2021) – The authorities are searching for Vicente Rodriguez Ruiz, 67, following a hit-and-run crash that took place in Bakersfield on June 1.
According to the Bakersfield police, the accident occurred on Chester Avenue and 10th Street at about 10 a.m.
Ruiz is suspected to be the driver who fled from the scene after striking an adult woman and a 3-year-old boy in the area.
Vicente Ruiz Sought after Bakersfield Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Crash
The two victims were hospitalized with moderate injuries.
Police said Ruiz is a Hispanic man with gray hair and brown eyes. He was driving a gray or blue 2000s-model Honda 4-door sedan and is known to frequently visit businesses in the 2100 block of Edison Highway.
The Bakersfield Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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