A hit-and-run incident occurred early today on Interstate 805 South near Sweetwater So in Chula Vista, CA, involving two vehicles. The collision, reported at approximately 12:44 AM, involved a dark four-door sedan, identified as the victim vehicle, and a red four-door Explorer, which is the suspect vehicle.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the red Explorer fled the scene shortly after the incident. Emergency services responded promptly, arriving within minutes to assess the situation. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries associated with the collision. The victim vehicle was left on the right shoulder of the highway, while the suspect vehicle was not located at the time of the report.
Witnesses reported seeing a male juvenile, wearing a gray sweater and a Padre hat, who allegedly exited the red Explorer and fled towards nearby bushes. A witness in a Jeep Wrangler stopped to assist and provided additional information to the responding units. Despite the quick response from law enforcement, the red Explorer remains at large.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the scene was cleared shortly after the investigation began. The victim vehicle was secured on the shoulder, and a tow truck was requested for the red Explorer, which was last seen heading southbound just south of Sweetwater So.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 805 South should be aware of the incident, although no significant traffic delays were reported. The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the hit-and-run and encourages anyone with information regarding the red Explorer to come forward.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the responsibility of drivers to remain at the scene of an accident. The California Highway Patrol continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.