Investigators obtain a warrant and arrest the driver, Miguel Mendoza, at his home in Hawthorne 
DATE/TIME: March 27, 2019 / 10:24 p.m. **UPDATE/ARREST*
INCIDENT: VC20001 (A) / Felony Hit and Run
LOCATION: Foothill Blvd. / Hellman Ave.
SUSPECT: Miguel Mendoza, 36-years-old from Gardena
VICTIM: Alanna Abbott, 28-years-old from Pomona
SUMMARY:
****UPDATE #2****
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Division and Multi-Enforcement Team learned the whereabouts of Miguel Mendoza. An arrest warrant was obtained, and Mendoza was arrested by deputies at his residence in the city of Hawthorne. Mendoza had injuries consistent with being involved in a traffic collision and was taken to a local hospital for a pre-booking medical check. Mendoza was booked at the West Valley Detention Center where he remains in custody. His bail is set at $50,000. The victim’s medical status remains critical.
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Deputies are releasing a photo of the suspect, Miguel Mendoza, in hopes to learn his whereabouts. The victim remains hospitalized and in critical condition.
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at approximately 10:24 pm, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to the report of a traffic collision that had occurred at Foothill Blvd and Hellman Avenue. Deputies were advised by witnesses that the suspect, later identified as Miguel Mendoza, was observed driving eastbound on Foothill Blvd from the City of Upland, entering the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Witnesses observed Mendoza weaving in and out of traffic and running red lights repeatedly. As Mendoza approached Hellman Ave. he ran the red light, striking the victim, Alanna Abbott, who was making a left turn on a green arrow onto southbound Hellman Ave. After the vehicles came to rest, Mendoza got out of his vehicle and ran from the scene, failing to check on Abbott's condition or injuries. Mendoza was positively identified as the driver of the vehicle, however he has not yet been located. Abbott was transported to the hospital, where she is in critical, but stable condition.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information on the whereabouts of Miguel Mendoza is urged to call MAIT Investigators Alex Zapata or Jason Salinas at 909-477-2800.
Refer: Sgt. James Snow
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2867
Case No. 1119104182
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800
