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Hit and run collision critically injures one

Police looking for driver
sstafford By Sabra Stafford Crime Desk sstafford@turlockjournal.com 209-634-9141, ext. 2002
POSTED October 31, 2011 12:06 p.m.

 

The Turlock Police Department is searching for a hit and run driver who critically injured a pedestrian Monday morning.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, Turlock Police Lt. Nino Amirfar said. The police department is still waiting on positive identification of the victim. He is believed to be between 35 to 40 years old, Amirfar said.

The victim was pushing a shopping cart across Lander Avenue near B Street, around 6:15 a.m. Monday, when he was struck down.

The driver immediately fled the scene.

Witnesses described the vehicle as a dark-colored sports utility vehicle, possible a 2002-2003 Ford Escape. The vehicle may have damage to the passenger side, Amirfar said.

Anyone who may have information regarding this hit and run collision is asked to contact Turlock Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team Investigator Mike Simbalenko at 664-7380.

To contact Sabra Stafford, e-mail sstafford@turlockjournal.com or call 634-9141 ext. 2002.
Oct. 31, 2011 12:06p.m. EDT Hit and run collision critically injures one Turlock Journal

 

The Turlock Police Department is searching for a hit and run driver who critically injured a pedestrian Monday morning.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, Turlock Police Lt. Nino Amirfar said. The police department is still waiting on positive identification of the victim. He is believed to be between 35 to 40 years old, Amirfar said.

The victim was pushing a shopping cart across Lander Avenue near B Street, around 6:15 a.m. Monday, when he was struck down.

The driver immediately fled the scene.

Witnesses described the vehicle as a dark-colored sports utility vehicle, possible a 2002-2003 Ford Escape. The vehicle may have damage to the passenger side, Amirfar said.

Anyone who may have information regarding this hit and run collision is asked to contact Turlock Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team Investigator Mike Simbalenko at 664-7380.

To contact Sabra Stafford, e-mail sstafford@turlockjournal.com or call 634-9141 ext. 2002.

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