Hit-and-Run Incident Causes Traffic Disruption

Hit-and-Run Incident on Drake Avenue in Merced, CA, Involves Two Vehicles

📍 Merced, CA

📅 Published: December 2, 2024 at 07:06 PM

🔄 Updated: December 2, 2024 at 08:02 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Merced, CA
Merced, December 2, 2024 -

A hit-and-run incident occurred today at 2812 Drake Avenue in Merced, CA, involving two vehicles: a white Nissan cargo van and a parked black SUV. The collision took place around 5:59 PM when the white van struck the parked SUV. Following the impact, the driver of the van reportedly threw a phone at another vehicle, escalating the situation.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The parked black SUV may have sustained significant damage from the collision, and it is likely that it was towed from the scene, although this has not been confirmed. Witnesses indicated that the driver of the white Nissan cargo van left the scene shortly after the incident.

As the situation unfolded, the reporting party noted that the driver of the van attempted to confront them by hitting their vehicle with a metal object. This aggressive behavior heightened the tension of the encounter. Law enforcement was notified, and additional support was requested to manage the situation.

Motorists in the area may have experienced some traffic disruption due to the incident, but specific lane closures were not reported. Authorities are working to gather more information regarding the driver of the white van.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities as the situation develops.

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