A hit and run incident occurred late last night on East State Route 180 near Brawley, Fresno, CA, when a single vehicle struck a sign and went down an embankment. The California Highway Patrol received reports of the vehicle at approximately 11:18 PM on December 18, 2024. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where they found the vehicle was still drivable despite its location.
Initially classified as a traffic collision with unknown injuries, the situation was later updated to a hit and run. The vehicle was discovered on the westbound side of State Route 180, just east of Brawley, having damaged a sign and its supporting pole.
By early morning on December 19, 2024, emergency responders had cleared the scene, allowing traffic to resume. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries related to this incident. A tow truck was called to assist with the vehicle's removal from the embankment.
The California Highway Patrol is working to gather more information regarding the driver involved in the hit and run. Motorists are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area.