Traffic Officers need assistance identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit and run injury collision tonight.
Earlier this evening at 6:23 p.m., a 55 year old pedestrian (Fremont transient) was struck by a vehicle while crossing Las Palmas Ave at San Moreno Pl. The pedestrian suffered major injuries and the vehicle fled the area on Las Palmas Ave towards Gomes Elementary School.
People in the area at the time of the collision were unable to provide a description of the vehicle. Based on parts left behind at the scene, Investigators believe it may have been a Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle is suspected to have moderate front end damage. The color of the vehicle is unknown.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Anyone with information related to this incident, is asked to please contact Traffic Investigator K. Snow at [email protected] or call 510-790-6760. We also accept anonymous tips. Text TIP FremontPD followed by a short message to 888-777.
