A hit and run incident occurred last night on Rockpile Road in Geyserville, CA, involving two vehicles. The collision was reported at approximately 10:19 PM, resulting in one vehicle fleeing the scene. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident began when one vehicle collided with another. Following the crash, the driver of the second vehicle fled the scene, leading to the classification of the event as a hit and run. Emergency services responded promptly, with units arriving shortly after the incident was reported.
At 10:20 PM, it was noted that vehicles were obstructing the roadway, creating a potential hazard for other drivers. By 10:36 PM, a tow truck was requested for the damaged vehicle, which had sustained significant damage. Despite the swift response from emergency services, a search for the fleeing vehicle was unsuccessful, and by 10:54 PM, authorities reported that they had not located the second vehicle in the area.
The situation remained under control, with no injuries reported to either party involved in the collision. The tow truck arrived to remove the damaged vehicle, and by 12:21 AM, the vehicle was officially towed and stored. The California Highway Patrol later updated the incident classification from a traffic collision with unknown injuries to a hit and run with no injuries at 1:24 AM.
This incident highlights the importance of responsible driving and the legal consequences of leaving the scene of an accident. Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding the fleeing vehicle to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.