A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver and shot during a large gathering at Panorama Park in Bakersfield early Saturday morning.
Bakersfield Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of Panorama Drive and River Boulevard at approximately 2:51 a.m. on June 6, 2026, following a 911 call with unknown circumstances. Officers located an adult woman in the 600 block of Panorama Drive suffering from moderate to major injuries. She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed the incident originated from a large gathering at Panorama Park. During the gathering, a physical altercation occurred, resulting in numerous individuals standing in the roadway. The woman, who was among those standing in the roadway, was struck by a light-colored coupe traveling westbound on Panorama Drive. The driver failed to stop and fled the scene westbound on Panorama Drive…