Samuel Perez Arrested after Pedestrian Crash on E Street [Wasco, CA]

1 Person Injured in Wasco Hit-and-Run Accident on E Street

WASCO, CA (July 14, 2021) – Sunday afternoon, authorities arrested 66-year-old Samuel Perez after a pedestrian crash on E Street.

The incident happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 700 block of E Street. According to some witnesses, a car struck the 78-year-old pedestrian crossing the street. Then, the vehicle fled the scene.

Then, the authorities located Samuel Perez in a vehicle in the 1900 block of D Street and took him into custody. Meanwhile, the pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was listed in stable condition.

Then, the officers detained Perez for investigation of hit-and-run causing injury, reckless driving, resisting or delaying arrest, drug possession, and driving without a license.

Moreover, the authorities urged anyone with information about the crash to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

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