Gurdeep Sidhu Arrested after Hit-and-Run Accident in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 24, 2018) – An elderly woman and a young boy sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Freeport Boulevard in south Sacramento.
The crash happened around 4 PM on Wednesday, in the area of Freeport Boulevard at Oregon Drive. Police confirmed that a driver hit the woman and child and fled the scene. Victims of the crash, a 71-year-old woman and a 6-year-old boy, sustained major injuries and were both were transported to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment.
Gurdeep Sidhu, 22, was identified as the hit-and-run driver. Sidhu turned himself in to the police around 6:45 PM the same night of the accident. He was arrested on charges for felony hit-and-run.
Traffic was rerouted on Freeport Boulevard between Virginia and Murietta Ways. The roads were closed off for several hours during investigation and transportation of the victims. Roadways reopened just before 7:30 PM.
Unfortunate road accidents can happen to people of all ages. One small mistake could lead to disastrous results and it does not matter who you are. It is important to drive safely and always abide by the laws of the road to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.
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