Three people suffered injuries following a hit-and-run accident on Jamacha Road near Main on Thursday afternoon.
According to Lt. Jeremiah Larson, the incident happened at about 5:40 p.m. Soon after, a southbound tow truck hauling two vehicles took a sudden turn and crashed into another southbound vehicle before hitting a stand of palm trees outside an apartment complex. The driver ran away on foot after the crash.
Medics transported three people from the other vehicle, all described as adults, to a hospital with non-critical injuries. Authorities said that the tow truck driver came back to the scene and was taken to a hospital. Police took the driver in custody on suspicion of hit and run.
An investigation is underway.
April 2, 2021
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