BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2025) — Zacarias Ecahua Chipahua, 26, of Lamont, was killed in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month at the intersection of South H Street and Houghton Road in Bakersfield.
The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the victim who died following the 5:18 a.m. crash on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Investigators say a 2011 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 33-year-old man, was heading west on Houghton Road and came to a complete stop at the intersection. As the driver began turning south onto South H Street, a white 2008 Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound reportedly failed to stop at the posted stop sign and slammed into the passenger side of the Impala.
Chipahua, who was seated in the front passenger seat, died at the scene. Two other occupants of the Impala were injured: the driver sustained minor injuries, and a 45-year-old passenger suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Kern Medical.
The driver of the Silverado pickup truck reportedly fled the scene on foot and has not been located. Authorities have not determined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
The California Highway Patrol is urging anyone with information to contact its Bakersfield office at (661) 396-6600.
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