SAPD looking for DTSA hit and run vehicle

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Investigation looking for information on hit and run vehicle

On 9/01/2014, officers responded to the scene of a traffic collision involving a sport utility vehicle and a passenger car at the intersection of North Broadway and West Santa Ana Boulevard.

At about 1852 hours, a 2000 Nissan Xterra driven by the registered owner was traveling north on Broadway with his wife riding as passenger. As the Nissan drove through the intersection at Santa Ana Boulevard, it was struck by a passenger car traveling west on Santa Ana Boulevard.

The impact caused the Nissan to swerve and drive up over the east curb and hit a parkway tree. The driver of the passenger car fled the scene, making no attempt to stop or check on possible injuries to occupants of the Nissan.

Both occupants of the Nissan sustained traumatic injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Evidence collected indicates the hit and run suspect vehicle is a 1998 Dodge Stratus, light green, CA License #6TUK359. Any person who has seen this vehicle or has additional information about this collision is asked to call Investigator Bao at (714) 245-8214 or Orange County Crime Stoppers 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

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