Pedestrian Critical in Hit-And-Run Crash on Alpine Road [San Joaquin County, CA]

CHP Investigates Hit-And-Run Crash on Alpine Road in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA (September 29, 2022) – Wednesday night, a pedestrian sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Alpine Road, northeast of Stockton.

The hit-and-run crash in San Joaquin County happened at around 8:40 p.m. on September 28, just south of Live Oak Road.

CHP said a Volkswagen Jetta struck a pedestrian and then took off.

EMS took the pedestrian to a hospital in critical condition.

CHP is asking anyone with information to call its Stockton office at 209-938-4800.

Authorities say the vehicle is dark blue and should have damage to the left part of the car and is missing a left-side mirror.

Further investigation into this crash is ongoing. 

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