Boy, 10, Killed In Lake Elsinore Hit-And-Run: Police

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Sheriff's officials on Wednesday were looking for a driver who fled the scene of a deadly crash in Lake Elsinore. The crash, which happened Tuesday night, claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy.

At around 7:22 p.m., sheriff's officials got word of a pedestrian being hit in the area of Sumner Avenue and Langstaff Street, according to sheriff's Sgt. James Woodland.

"Upon arriving, officers located a pedestrian who had suffered significant injuries," he said.

The boy was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but died there, according to sheriff's officials. He was not publicly identified.

"The Traffic Reconstruction Team of the Lake Elsinore Police Department is conducting a full investigation to determine the cause of the collision, and to locate the driver and vehicle involved in this incident," Woodland said, adding that roadway near the crash site was blocked off for approximately five hours Tuesday night.

Police are looking for a red Chevrolet truck that's believed to be responsible for hitting the boy and leaving the scene.

Anyone who may have information related to the crash is asked to call Officer Hansen of the Lake Elsinore Police Department at (951) 245-3300.

— Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone