Car strikes, injures pedestrian in Arroyo Grande. Now police are looking for the driver
Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that allegedly struck a man in downtown Arroyo Grande early Wednesday morning before fleeing the scene of the crash.
The collision took place about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in the intersection of East Grand Avenue and El Camino Real, according to a news release from the Arroyo Grande Police Department.
The car was last seen traveling eastbound on East Grand Avenue, the release said.
The victim, a pedestrian, was hospitalized with major injuries, a police spokesperson said.
According to police, the suspect is described as a white woman with blond hair in her mid-20s or 30s who was driving a newer model, white sedan.
The car will likely have driver’s side front end damage from the collision, police said.
Police ask any witnesses or anyone else who may have additional information to contact Officer Dollman at 805-473-5100. Anonymous tips can be made to crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
