1 Hospitalized in Turlock Pedestrian Accident on Lander and East Glenwood Avenue
TURLOCK, CA (September 29, 2021) – Thursday night, a person sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Lander and East Glenwood Avenue.
According to Turlock police, the incident happened at around 11:00 p.m. Moreover, it occurred at the intersection of Lander and East Glenwood avenues.
Reports revealed that a van struck a pedestrian walking in the area. The driver fled the scene but a witness managed to follow the vehicle. The witness followed him to a church parking lot in the area of South Walnut Road and Greenway Avenue. Then, the driver fled on foot to a nearby orchard.
Furthermore, officers, with the help of air support and a k9 unit searched for the driver, but to no avail. Several hours later, the van driver, a 16-year-old boy, surrendered at a Turlock Police Department with his parents. The young driver is cooperating with the authorities.
Moreover, responders transported the victim to a hospital with critical injuries.
Meanwhile, officials confirmed that authorities haven’t made any arrests.
As pedestrians, we are also responsible for the laws. It is important to follow these rules to avoid accidents that can lead to injuries and worst, death.
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