A hit and run incident occurred today at 300 Sill Road in front of Hall Elementary School in Watsonville, CA. The incident involved a black pickup truck that collided with a tree around 12:18 PM. Upon arrival, emergency services found the vehicle unoccupied, indicating that the driver had fled the scene. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
The pickup truck was left disabled in the roadway, prompting a response from local authorities to clear the area. A tow truck was called to remove the vehicle, and the scene was resolved by the afternoon, allowing traffic to resume normally.
Witnesses reported seeing the truck before the incident, but details regarding the driver remain unclear. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety, especially in school zones where pedestrian traffic is common.
Local authorities encourage anyone with information about the hit and run to come forward to assist in the investigation. As the community processes this event, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.