Hit and Run Disrupts Traffic in Los Gatos

Hit and Run Incident on Bear Creek Road in Los Gatos, CA, Involves Black Kia Sedan

📍 Los Gatos, CA

📅 Published: December 10, 2024 at 05:35 PM

🔄 Updated: December 10, 2024 at 08:00 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos, December 10, 2024 -

A hit and run incident occurred today at approximately 4:48 PM on Bear Creek Road in Los Gatos, California, involving a black four-door Kia sedan. The vehicle collided with a parked car and a utility pole, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident.

The Kia left the scene shortly after the collision, which was classified as a hit and run. Emergency responders worked quickly to clear the roadway, successfully moving the damaged vehicle off Bear Creek Road by 5:52 PM. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) was notified due to potential damage to the utility pole, and they estimated an arrival time of about 35 minutes to assess the situation.

Traffic on Bear Creek Road was briefly impacted during the response, but the roadway was reopened shortly after the vehicle was moved. The incident was resolved by 5:53 PM, allowing normal traffic flow to resume.

Witnesses reported seeing the Kia in the middle of the roadway after the collision. The area near Byington Winery was noted as the location of the incident. Authorities are gathering information regarding the hit and run, and anyone with additional details is encouraged to come forward.

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