Crime & Safety
Person Severely Injured In OC Hit-And-Run, Police Say
Authorities sought the public's help in identifying the driver wanted on suspicion of a hit-and-run that left a person severely injured.
WESTMINSTER, CA — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and severely injured in Westminster, with the suspect fleeing the scene before police could arrive, authorities said this week.
Westminster police officers responded at around 1:25 a.m. Monday to the area of Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Avenue to reports regarding a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Westminster Police Department.
After an initial investigation, officers said they believe the crash happened in the southbound lanes of Beach Boulevard.
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The pedestrian was treated at the scene and later taken to a hospital after enduring severe injuries from the crash, police said.
There was no description of the suspect vehicle, police said, and detectives continued an ongoing investigation on Thursday.
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Anyone with information was asked to call Westminster Police Department Investigator Lin at 714-898-3315, ext. 3758.
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