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Published on September 10, 2024
UPDATE: Santa Rosa Authorities Seeking Public's Help to Identify Suspect in Child Hit-and-Run AccidentSource: CHP - Santa Rosa

Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident that left a child injured last Saturday evening. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) of Santa Rosa is seeking help from the public following the distressing event on Green Valley Road just north of Sullivan Road around 6:54 PM. According to CHP Santa Rosa, a 7-year-old girl was struck by a white Toyota Prius while she was walking with her mother and siblings.

Following the incident, a local business provided investigators with potential video footage of a vehicle matching the description of the car involved before the crash occurred. Given the pieces of the vehicle at the scene, including a right side mirror, authorities believe the car may have been a pearl white Toyota Prius from 2010 to 2017. The information, detailed in an article by Hoodline, explains the significance of the fragment for the ongoing investigation.

The CHP Santa Rosa is now appealing for the owner or driver of the Prius to step forward, stressing that the photo available was taken before the crash and that this is merely a "vehicle of interest" at this time. Anyone with knowledge of the incident or who recognizes the white Prius is encouraged to contact the CHP. Individuals with relevant information can contact CHP-Santa Rosa at 707-806-5600.