Police Search for Suspect in South San Francisco Hit-and-Run

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Police are asking for the public's help to find the driver of a vehicle that fled after striking a pedestrian Thursday evening in South San Francisco.

Around 7 p.m., a pedestrian was walking in the crosswalk, crossing the street at Linden and Grand avenues, police said.

A dark colored sedan then drove through the intersection and struck the pedestrian. The vehicle did not stop to check on the victim and continued driving north on Linden Avenue, according to police.

The victim suffered injuries not considered life-threatening and was taken to a hospital, police said.

A description of the driver was not immediately available.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact South San Francisco police at (650) 877-8900. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call (650) 952-2244.

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