BAKERSFIELD, CA — A tragic drunk driving accident in East Bakersfield left an 8-year-old boy fighting for his life and his father with moderate injuries after they were hit by a suspected drunk driver Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
The crash happened shortly after noon, around 12:09 p.m., in the 1400 block of East California Avenue, near Haley Street. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of a pickup truck traveling westbound lost control, crashed through a fence, and slammed into a parking lot where a food truck was operating.
A man and his young son were in the area when they were struck by the vehicle. The child sustained life-threatening injuries, while his father suffered moderate injuries. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Andres Serna, was determined by police to be under the influence of alcohol. Serna was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment of his own injuries before being placed in custody.
The Bakersfield Police Department continues to investigate the drunk driving accident and urges anyone with information to contact them at 661-327-7111.
