People Suffered Minor Injuries in Hit-and-Run Crash on North Market Street
Redding, CA (February 26, 2021) – On Thursday, people suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash on North Market Street.
The accident happened at about 4:45 p.m. at the intersection with Quartz Hill Road.
Apparently, a white pickup truck crashed into the rear of another vehicle stopped at a red light on Quartz Hill Road. The crash caused a chain-reaction of rear-ending five cars.
Everyone involved in the crash sustained minor to no injuries. However, a person complained of pain and was taken to a local hospital.
Moreover, the suspect driver fled the scene after the incident.
Witnesses described the suspect’s vehicle as a white newer model pickup truck and will have significant front-end damage. Officers said the truck might have a lumber rack and construction materials in the truck bed.
Meanwhile, please call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 if you have further details about the crash.
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