Tips Sought In San Diego Hit-Run

SAN DIEGO, CA — Authorities reached out to the public Thursday for help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian badly hurt last weekend in an Oak Park-area neighborhood.

The 41-year-old victim was hit by an unknown make and model of vehicle, possibly a light-colored small van or SUV, in the 3000 block of 54th Street shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the San Diego Police Department. Following the impact, the motorist continued driving and left the area.

At that point, the injured woman remained in the roadway and may have been struck by one or more other vehicles prior to the arrival of emergency services personnel, the SDPD reported. She was hospitalized for treatment of severe injuries.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or contact the agency online at sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

— City News Service