Felony Hit and Run

28 October 2016, the Sonora Police Department received a report of vehicle vs. pedestrian accident, which occurred sometime between 1:45 am and 2:00 am on South Stewart Street near the intersection of Linoberg Street.

The 22 year old male victim was reported to have been crossing South Stewart Street from east to west when he was struck by a passenger vehicle traveling northbound on Stewart Street. The victim was knocked to the ground as the vehicle ran over his leg. The driver reportedly stopped, backed the vehicle off of the victim, and drove away continuing in a northbound direction. The pedestrian was hospitalized for treatment and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The vehicle was described as being similar to a silver 90’s model Honda or Subaru four-door.

This is an active felony hit and run investigation. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Sonora Police Department at 209-532-8141.