BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver and was then shot following a large gathering and altercation near Panorama Park early Saturday morning.
The Bakersfield Police Department said on June 6, 2026, at around 2:51 a.m., officers were called to the area of Panorama Drive and River Boulevard regarding a 911 call with unknown circumstances.
When officers arrived, they found a woman in the 600 block of Panorama Drive suffering from moderate to major injuries.
She was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where she remains in critical condition, according to police.
Police said a preliminary investigation found that the incident originated from a large gathering at Panorama Park. During the gathering, a physical altercation happened, resulting in numerous people standing in the roadway.
According to police, the victim, who was one of those standing in the roadway, was subsequently struck by a light-colored coupe traveling westbound on Panorama Drive. The driver failed to stop and drove away the scene westbound on Panorama Drive.
Police said that following the crash, gunfire was exchanged in the area.
Bakersfield police said investigators determined the victim, who had already been struck by the vehicle, also sustained a gunshot wound. Medical personnel determined was not life-threatening.
Police said investigators do not believe she was the intended target of the shooting.
BPD said at this time, no additional victims have been identified, and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.