A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday night, the vehicle drove off, police say.
Merced Police say, a vehicle driving on N St at west 8th St matched the description of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian.
As the officer was following the car Merced Police Dispatch notified officers of a vehicle vs pedestrian accident that had just occurred. Reports were that a small black four door vehicle had struck a pedestrian at 18th and R St. and had fled the area.
That description matched the vehicle the officer was following. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle the driver sped away and a short pursuit began. The pursuit ended when the suspect abandoned the vehicle while it was in motion causing to strike two parked vehicles in the 500 block of M St. The officer involved in the pursuit did not chase the suspect on foot due a passenger in the car. The officer elected to make sure that she was not injured.
The victim of the hit-and-run sustained moderate to serious injuries and was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The victim is listed in stable condition at this time, police say.
The female passenger was not injured and she was released after being interviewed by officers.
The male driver was described as a Hispanic male adult. Light completion , 5-09 to 5-10, thin build, wearing a grey sweatshirt and dark jeans.
Photo Courtesy- Merced Police
