Hit-and-Run Incident Disrupts Traffic in Independence

Hit-and-Run Incident Reported at US Highway 395 and North Fort Road in Independence, CA

📍 Independence, CA

📅 Published: February 15, 2025 at 04:35 PM

🔄 Updated: February 15, 2025 at 07:00 PM

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Independence, February 15, 2025 -

A hit-and-run incident occurred today at the intersection of US Highway 395 and North Fort Road in Independence, CA. The incident was reported around 3:32 PM when a vehicle, identified as belonging to the reporting party, was involved in a near-miss collision with another vehicle that fled the scene.

Witnesses indicated that the reporting party believed a trailer may have struck their vehicle. Shortly after, the fleeing vehicle forced the reporting party off the roadway, with reports suggesting that the other vehicle also went off-road and made contact with the reporting party's window.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The status of the involved vehicles remains unclear, but it appears that the reporting party's vehicle was likely drivable, as there was no indication of it being towed.

Initially, a tow truck was requested for the reporting party's vehicle, but this request was later canceled. Additional requests for towing services were made, indicating that the situation was being managed effectively.

Drivers in the area are advised to exercise caution as emergency personnel worked to clear the scene. This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and accountability on the road.

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