Congressional leaders react to national study ranking Kern County top for fatal hit-and-run crashes

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A national study analyzing data from 2018 to 2022 found Kern and Tulare ranking among the top 25 nationwide for fatal hit-and-run crashes.

Thursday, Congressman David Valadao joined Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen to reintroduce the They’re Fast, We’re Furious Act where this bipartisan bill would establish a Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force under the FBI to coordinate responses to street racing and unlawful organized street shows.

This bill will ultimately create safer communities and potentially save lives…

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