Monday, March 1, 2010

Authorities Request Public Assistance in Locating Simi Valley Hit-and-Run Driver

Many drivers who were involved in an accident try to flee an accident area despite knowing that running away from the scene is illegal.

Another driver who fled after hitting a man in the parking lot of Taco Bell located along Tapo St. in Simi Valley is now being searched by the authorities.

According to reports, a Mercedes dragged a 50-year old man who was holding the driver door. The victim released it after several feet and landed on a pavement.

The Mercedes driver then backed up and hit him with the vehicle’s rear end before fleeing the accident area.

Reports said the victim was brought to Simi Valley Hospital to receive treatment for cuts along his right arm and a bump on his head. He was released after being treated.

Authorities are now looking for the hit-and run driver’s vehicle that is probably a 2006 or 2007 model of a black or dark colored four-door Mercedes Sedan with a shattered taillight.

The driver was described as a Middle Eastern or Hispanic man who is around 25-years-old.