Fryman’s Deadly Drive and Legal Fallout | Bakersfield News

A chilling case on Westside Parkway takes a grim turn as suspect Tomice Lee Fryman Jr. turns himself in after allegedly hitting pedestrian Zachariah Nathaniel Byrd and driving home with part of his body still inside the car—charges now include second-degree murder. Fryman’s defense admits speeding but claims the victim wouldn’t have survived even at legal speeds, denying drugs or alcohol. Prosecutors counter with Fryman’s history of reckless driving and two prior DUIs involving injuries, plus his eight-hour delay in reporting the crash. The September 18th preliminary hearing will decide if the case moves to trial—watch closely as this disturbing saga unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c676bf1e823f6e71