Lucio Luna Arrested in Hit-and-Run Crash on First Street [SANTA ANA, CA]

Man in Wheelchair Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash at 1st and Townsend Streets

 
SANTA ANA, CA (June 28, 2019) – The suspected driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a man in a wheelchair critically injured has been arrested Sunday, authorities said.
 
The crash happened Friday around 10:37 p.m., near the intersection of 1st and Townsend streets.
 
According to police, a man in a wheelchair crossed First Street going south, within a marked crosswalk. There, an eastbound car struck him.
 
The impact sent the man down in the roadway. Responding officers found him to have a faint pulse and shallow breathing.
 
Officers began performing CPR before paramedics arrived and took him to a nearby hospital in an extremely critical condition.
 
The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and continued eastbound along First Street. The vehicle was later described a dark-colored Toyota Camry with significant damage to its front end.
 
A tip about a car in a Santa Ana neighborhood matching that description was reported to police. Detectives believe the vehicle was the same one involved in the hit-and-run.
 
Police later arrested the responsible driver, 48-year-old Lucio Luna, and booked him into Orange County Jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run DUI.
 
As drivers, always make sure to follow all rules of the road and pay close attention to pedestrians. Pay attention to crosswalks, making sure pedestrians are not crossing the road before passing through. Promote road safety by remaining extra cautious on your surroundings and always follow designated speed.

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