A driver in California was arrested after he backed his truck into three people moments before a Christmas parade was set to start Thursday night.
A Ford F-150 pickup truck hit a pedestrian around 5:30 p.m. along the parade route in downtown Bakersfield, according to Bakersfield Police Department.
“BPD is conducting an investigation on H St and 21st St which affected the original parade route. The Parade Marshall is working to see if rerouting the parade is an option,” the department posted on X.
Police arrested a 72-year-old man suspected of driving the white Ford truck, according to Bakersfield Now.
The suspect’s name has not yet been released.
Law enforcement said alcohol was being investigated as a factor, the outlet added.
The three men – ages 21, 42 and 77 – were rushed to a local hospital and are listed in stable condition.
The event proceeded as scheduled after the officers ordered the march. SnapChat
Preliminary investigations show the suspect entered the truck and backed through the alley at high speed before crashing into the three men, the outlet reported.
The truck backed into a crowd of people waiting for the parade to begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield Vice Mayor Andrae Gonzales revealed on Instagram.
The scene is still under investigation.
All three were rushed to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries. SnapChat The driver of the pickup truck has been arrested, according to police. KGET
Officials said they will release information about the driver as the investigation continues.
Parade officials continue the Christmas event while pushing back the start time on an alternate route.
Bakersfield is located about 120 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.
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