Legal experts note that fleeing the scene of a fatal accident can result in severe criminal charges, including hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter. If apprehended, the driver could face lengthy imprisonment and civil liabilities.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the driver responsible is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department immediately. Authorities and the community remain united in seeking justice for Zacarias Ecahua Chipahua, whose life was tragically cut short.