Release Date/Time: 1/8/2018 1:07 PM
Incident: Hit and Run with major injuries
Date: Monday, 1/8/2018
Time: 6:38 AM
Location: W Laurel Dr/Legion
A driver had witnessed several cars swerve around an object in the road and as he approached the object, he saw it was a person. He stopped and called us. We arrived to find an adult male with major head injuries looking as if he had been struck by a car. He had no identification on him and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. At this point there are no videos or witnesses as to how this happened. The victim was later fingerprinted and his prints have been submitted for a possible ID.
***Update***
A witness has come forward who described the suspect vehicle as a light colored Sports Utility Vehicle or Van, unknown make or model. The suspect vehicle was driving eastbound on E. Laurel Dr when it struck the pedestrian, and fled. The vicitm is still in critical condition. Anyone who was a witness or who has information regarding the incident is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7250.
Release Authorized by: Mike Groves, Cmdr
Telephone: 758-7250