A hit and run incident took place today at approximately 9:28 PM on State Route 41 near Victoria Lane in Oakhurst, CA. A red Ford Focus crashed into the side of a mountain, and the vehicle was found unoccupied when emergency services arrived on the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Witnesses indicated that the vehicle had veered off the roadway and into a ditch shortly after the crash. The California Highway Patrol received multiple calls regarding the situation, confirming that the driver had fled the scene before authorities arrived.
A tow truck was requested to remove the abandoned vehicle, which was successfully towed from the location shortly thereafter. The California Highway Patrol later updated the incident report, classifying it as a hit and run with no injuries involved.
Drivers in the area are advised to remain cautious as the situation was being managed, and there may have been temporary traffic impacts during the response. The California Highway Patrol encourages anyone with information about the incident or the driver to come forward.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the responsibilities of drivers to remain at the scene of accidents. Authorities continue to monitor the area for any further developments.