Police ID Driver Who Allegedly Struck, Injured Pedestrian In Martinez

A woman who was struck by an alleged drunk driver in a hit-and-run collision on Sunday in Martinez is in stable condition today, police said.

As of this afternoon, a physician told police the woman’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, Martinez police Cpl. Michael Estanol said. Estanol said the woman suffered “a lot of abrasions and bruising,” and physicians were concerned she might have a head injury.

“She’ll be in the hospital for a couple of days,” Estanol said, adding that her actual recovery time could be much longer.

Officers responded at 2:15 p.m. Sunday to the 2100 block of Alhambra Avenue on a report of a hit-and-run collision, police said. Officers found the victim, who Estanol identified as a 48-year-old Martinez resident, with major injuries and transported her to the hospital.

Police said witnesses followed the suspect -- later identified as 45-year-old Martinez resident Michelle Cleveger -- and alerted police to her location.

Officers said Cleveger also struck three parked cars. Cleveger was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries and was later booked into county jail on suspicion of felony drunk driving, felony hit-and-run and a probation violation, Estanol said.

--Bay City News