Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Fleeing Crash In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, CA — A 23-year-old suspected drunk driver was arrested for allegedly running away from a hit-and-run crash in Hollywood that left another motorist with severe injuries, authorities said Sunday.

Jonathan Watts of Texas was driving a white BMW sedan that went through an intersection at Hollywood Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday and struck a black Nissan, according to Lt. Raul Jovel of the Los Angeles Police Department.

"The driver of the Nissan was transported to a local hospital where he is still being treated for severe injuries," Jovel said. "The driver fled the scene on foot, but was subsequently arrested."

Watts was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, he said.

—City News Service