Crime & Safety
Minivan Strikes Bicyclist; Hit-And-Run Suspect At Large: Police
Authorities sought the public's help this week in identifying a minivan suspected of felony hit-and-run.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Huntington Beach Police officers sought the public's help this week in identifying a vehicle involved in a felony hit-and-run crash that happened on Saturday, March 29.
The crash occurred at 11 p.m. near Arnett Drive and Irby Lane in Huntington Beach, authorities said.
Upon arriving, officers found a bicyclist with "significant injuries" sustained from the crash and no sign of the suspect's vehicle.
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The minivan was described as metallic gray, silver or blue — possibly a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey, police said, with a license plate possibly contained the characters: 7, T, A and E (not in order).
The minivan is expected to have front-end damage to the bumper, hood and windshield, and the suspect was described as a Hispanic male between 20 to 30 years old.
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Anyone was information was urged to contact HBPD Traffic Investigator V. Rattanchandani at 714-536-5231. Anonymous tips can be submitted via OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.
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