Bakersfield Police are searching for 22-year-old Gael Garcia, who is wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a 5-year-old boy in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. near the intersection of Tyree Toliver and Wilkins Streets. According to police, Garcia was driving a truck that ran a stop sign and collided with an SUV carrying his mother and two children. Ring video captured the moment the truck slammed into the vehicle, sending it into a fence. The 5-year-old boy sustained severe head trauma and possible spinal injuries and was airlifted to Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, where he remains in stable but critical condition. His mother and younger sister sustained minor injuries. Garcia fled the scene southbound on Tyree Toliver. Sergeant Rex Davenport reported that Garcia appeared to be injured, limping badly, possibly due to a broken ankle or lower leg. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with dark hair. Police are following leads and checking locations where Garcia may be hiding. The Bakersfield Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding Garcia's whereabouts to call 327-7111. Garcia is currently at large and remains a person of interest in this serious investigation.