A hit-and-run vehicle struck a guardrail along eastbound State Route 178 near the Beale Avenue off-ramp on Aug. 25, 2026. The California Highway Patrol classified the incident as a collision without reported injuries.
The crash was reported at approximately 7:05 p.m. in the Bakersfield CHP area. Dispatch information placed the incident on the eastbound roadway near the Beale Avenue off-ramp.
A CHP update issued at 7:08 p.m. stated that the vehicle had collided with the guardrail. The available dispatch information did not identify the vehicle or provide a description of the driver.
The incident remained classified as a hit-and-run, and CHP reported no injuries. No additional details about the vehicle’s direction after the collision or any roadway closures were provided.
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