Ambulance theft ends in Bakersfield tree crash
Summary
Police Pursuit Crash Bakersfield California in Bakersfield, California: A hijacked ambulance from Tulare County crashed into a tree in Bakersfield on Wednesday while trying to evade deputies. A person jumped into the driver's seat of the ambulance after it had delivered a patient to Adventist Health Hospital and took off with it. CHP had a visual on the ambulance as it traveled down Highway 99 but did not initiate a pursuit due to reckless driving. The Kern County Sheriff's Office helicopter took over, and the ambulance crashed into a tree after exiting at Rosedale Highway. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was taken into custody.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The suspect who hijacked the ambulance | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Ambulance theft ends in Bakersfield tree crash