A hit-and-run incident occurred today at the intersection of Cogswell Road and Ramona Boulevard in El Monte, California, involving a van that caught fire while a woman and two children were inside. The event began around 9:47 AM when the driver of the van fled the scene after making a right turn onto Valley Boulevard.
Witnesses reported that the van started to catch fire shortly after leaving the intersection. By 9:49 AM, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire, which was confirmed by 9:51 AM. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the occupants of the van.
The driver, described as a white female with red or brown hair, was last seen wearing a blue polka dot blouse and gray sweatpants. Authorities are seeking information regarding the driver, who abandoned the vehicle after it caught fire.
Traffic in the area may have been affected as emergency services worked to manage the situation. A tow truck was called to remove the damaged vehicle from the roadway. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area as cleanup efforts continue.