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South El Monte, CA (June 28, 2026) – One person was hurt in a hit-and-run along eastbound State Route 60 just west of Santa Anita Boulevard on the evening of June 26.
According to preliminary dispatch information, the hit-and-run was reported around 6:11 p.m. The suspect vehicle left the roadway before emergency units arrived, and its description was not immediately available. The vehicle involved was later found in the center divider, though additional details about the person involved and the extent of the injuries have not yet been released.
Further information about the hit-and-run had not been made public as of this report. The CHP is continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the case, and additional updates may be released as more facts are confirmed.
We are keeping those hurt in our thoughts and wish them a full recovery.
Why Hit-and-Run Investigations Can Take Time
Hit-and-run cases usually require investigators to gather evidence from several sources before identifying the driver who left the roadway. Physical evidence, traffic camera recordings, surveillance footage from nearby businesses, and witness statements may all help establish what happened.
Vehicle debris, paint transfers, and damage patterns can also provide useful clues during the review process. In some cases, investigators compare this information with repair shop records or reports involving vehicles with matching damage. As more evidence is collected, details about the people involved and the sequence of actions leading up to the crash may become clearer. Because these investigations frequently rely on multiple sources of information, updates are usually released only after facts have been carefully verified.
