Police trying to find suspect’s automotive concerned in lethal hit-and-run

Apr. 6—Police are asking for assist to determine a suspect’s automotive which reportedly struck a bicyclist in east Bakersfield and killed him.

A presumably silver Dodge King Cab pickup truck with injury on the entrance passenger facet fled the 2900 block of East Brundage Lane on Monday, earlier than officers had been despatched to the scene at 10:59 p.m. The truck has a toolbox mounted within the truck’s mattress — the passenger facet mirror and antenna are additionally lacking from the automobile, a Bakersfield Police Division information launch mentioned.

It is unknown if velocity, alcohol or medication had been elements within the crash, police beforehand reported.

Ideas may be directed to the BPD at 661-327-7111.