Huntington Beach Police searching for suspect linked to 3 hit-and-run incidents in a day.

Series of Hit-and-Run Collisions in Huntington⁢ Beach Under Investigation

Huntington Beach Police in Southern California are currently investigating a series of hit-and-run collisions involving three separate bicyclists and a vehicle. Authorities suspect that these incidents may be related to the same⁤ driver.

On September 10th, at​ approximately 10:30⁤ p.m., police‍ received a report‌ of a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of Brad Drive and Edwards Street. The victim, an adult bicyclist, stated that the vehicle intentionally⁣ sideswiped him before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, the bicyclist ‌only suffered minor injuries and was ⁣treated at the scene.

Approximately 15 minutes after the first incident, police were notified of⁣ a second downed bicyclist near Heil Avenue‌ and Springdale Street. Responding‌ officers discovered the victim lying ​in the street⁤ with severe injuries. Tragically, despite the efforts of paramedics, the bicyclist did not survive.

The identity of the victim will be released once their next of kin has been ‌notified, according to the police.

During the investigation of these two incidents, a third victim came forward, reporting that they ⁤were struck by a vehicle at⁢ around 10 p.m. while crossing the crosswalk⁤ of⁣ Warner Avenue and Edwards Street. The driver fled the​ scene, leaving the bicyclist with minor injuries.

Witnesses from all three incidents described the suspect’s vehicle‌ as a “black Toyota four-door sedan with significant passenger-side bumper damage,” as reported ⁣by the police.

If you have any information about these collisions, please call the police department’s hotline at 714-375-5066. Anonymous tipsters can ‌also‌ contact OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.