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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/05/2016 11:33 AM Updated by: thepinetree on 05/05/2016 02:24 PM
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Unknown Subject Fled On Foot After Injury Accident( Update...Driver Has Been Found)

West Point, CA... (Update...The driver, Joseph Shortal, has been located and charges will be filed for Felony Hit and Run.) An unknown party was driving a Chevy in the eastbound traffic lane of State Route 26 at an unknown speed. A 73 year old Stockton man was driving his Ford and was stopped on private property preparing to turn left onto westbound SR-26. After checking both directions on SR-26, and when it was clear, He proceeded to turn left onto westbound SR-26 and established the right of way. The person that fled the scene observed the Ford entering SR-26 and applied his brakes forcefully. The Ford almost completed it's left turn and was established within the westbound traffic lane. The driver of the Chevy lost traction with the roadway and began to slide to the left into the westbound traffic lane.

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The Chevy then struck the Ford. After the collision, the Chevy driver fled the scene on foot. The Ford came to rest on its wheels facing in a north-easterly direction partially blocking the westbound traffic lane. Chevy came to rest on its wheels facing in a Northerly direction off the roadway.

This collision is still under investigation. P-1 is being sought for questioning regarding the accident and 20001(a)VC - Felony Hit & Run.

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