Medic Jumps to Escape Hijacked CA Ambulance that Crashed After Police Chase

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Bakersfield, California
intersection of Rosedale Highway and Highway 99
Incident type
Crash, Pursuit

Summary

Police Pursuit Crash Bakersfield California in Bakersfield, California: A stolen LifeStar ambulance was chased by police after being hijacked from Adventist Health Hospital in Tulare County. The vehicle crashed into a tree near Rosedale Highway and Highway 99 in Bakersfield, injuring no one but the driver was arrested.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed motorist At-fault party

Original reporting

Medic Jumps to Escape Hijacked CA Ambulance that Crashed After Police Chase

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