Huntington Beach PD Investigating Beach Boulevard Hit-and-Run that Left Man Severely Injured
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The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation of a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Thursday, May 11, at approximately 11:24 PM. The incident took place on Beach Boulevard near Stark Avenue when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the northbound lanes.
According to a press release by the Huntington Beach Police Department, HBPD officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of an unresponsive person lying in the roadway. They discovered an unconscious 36-year-old man with severe injuries. Officers contacted the Huntington Beach Fire Department, who responded to the scene and transported the individual to a local hospital for treatment.
Preliminary findings indicate that the victim was crossing Beach Boulevard at the time of the collision. The driver involved in the incident fled the scene without rendering aid or notifying the authorities. As of now, the driver has yet to contact the HBPD, leading investigators to solicit public cooperation in the case.
HBPD Traffic Investigator J. Rounds is leading the investigation and can be reached at (714) 536-5666 by anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about the events leading up to it. The HBPD Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is working to uncover further details surrounding the hit-and-run.
The HBPD is urging individuals with relevant information to come forward as they play a vital role in helping law enforcement bring the responsible party to justice. The investigation remains ongoing. As more information becomes available, the HBPD will provide updates regarding the investigation.
The victim’s current condition as of Wednesday, May 17, is unknown.
Per the California Department of Insurance, there are certain steps that it is incumbent upon an individual to take in the event of a vehicle collision. These steps include immediately calling 911 if there are injuries, and most insurance policies require notification of law enforcement within a certain amount of time if the collision is a hit-and-run.
