According to the Taft Police Department, the accident was reported around 10:43 a.m. in the 1000 block of Kern Street.
Taft, CA. – One person died, and police officers are looking for a hit-and-run suspect after a collision involving a motorcycle that happened Sunday morning in Taft.
According to the Taft Police Department, the accident was reported around 10:43 a.m. in the 1000 block of Kern Street.
Police officers and firefighters responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of the crash.
A male adult was pronounced dead at the scene.
An initial investigation revealed that Padilla was driving a white Chevrolet Silverado, making a left turn from westbound Kern Street, when he collided head-on with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling eastbound on Kern.
Padilla fled the scene after the collision. He was described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing about 185 pounds. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact TPD at 661-763-3101.