Hemet, CA (August 12, 2026) – A person was injured in a hit-and-run near New Chicago Ave and SR 74 on Monday, August 10. The collision was reported near a Stater Bros. location, according to a California Highway Patrol CAD record.
The reporting party said they may have the license plate information for the vehicle believed to have left the site. No description of the suspect vehicle or details about the person’s injuries were provided in the available record.
The identity of the injured person has not been released. Additional information about the accident was not immediately available. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under review.
We hope the injured person makes a full recovery.
What Information Can Help Identify a Hit-and-Run Driver?
Information about a vehicle can be especially useful after a hit-and-run. A license plate number, even if incomplete, may help identify the vehicle involved. Make, model, color, damage, and direction of travel can also provide useful details.
Witness accounts can help establish what happened and where the vehicle went. Nearby businesses and residences may have security cameras that captured vehicles traveling through the area.
People involved should focus first on safety and medical needs. Recording available details as soon as possible can help preserve accurate information about what occurred.
