Hit-and-Run Truck Collision Disrupts Gilroy Traffic

Hit-and-Run Collision in Gilroy, CA Injures Two Children at State Route 152 and Carr Gables Road

📍 Gilroy, CA

📅 Published: January 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM

🔄 Updated: January 20, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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Gilroy, January 20, 2025 -

A hit-and-run collision occurred today at the intersection of State Route 152 and Carr Gables Road in Gilroy, CA, resulting in unknown injuries to two children. The incident took place around 11:33 AM when a white commercial truck, identified as a large semi, struck another vehicle while attempting to make a right turn. Following the collision, the truck fled the scene.

A witness who observed the event followed the truck and documented its details before returning to assist the victims. Emergency services were quickly notified, and an ambulance was requested to provide medical attention to the injured children. Reports indicate that an 8-year-old boy sustained an injury to his right foot but remained conscious and breathing. A 6-year-old child was also present but did not appear to have any injuries.

Emergency personnel arrived promptly to assess the situation and provide necessary medical care. A tow truck was requested to remove the damaged vehicles from the roadway. The collision caused some traffic disruptions in the area, but emergency services worked efficiently to manage the scene.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information about the incident or the fleeing truck to come forward. This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the responsibility of drivers to remain at the scene of an accident.

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