Hit and Run vehicle/driver still outstanding
On 08/23/14, at approximately 1:56 AM, the Chula Vista Police Department received several 911 calls reporting a traffic accident involving a pedestrian on H Street (600 Block).
The victim, identified as Leonardo De La Cruz Jr. was crossing “H” Street when he was struck by a single vehicle traveling westbound on H Street. The vehicle fled the scene after striking De La Cruz. De La Cruz was transported to UCSD to be treated for a traumatic brain injury and broken left leg. He is still in is in critical condition and expected to survive.
There were no witnesses to the collision; however several nearby businesses had video surveillance of the incident. The vehicle is described as a dark colored compact car with damage to the front end and windshield.
Please contact the Chula Vista Police Department (619)691-5151 if you have any information regarding this collision.
Address/Location
Chula Vista Police Department
315 4th Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 619-691-5151