A hit-and-run incident in Perris that left a man with significant injuries has progressed with an arrest, according to information released by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The collision, which occurred on the evening of March 15, prompted a response from deputies who discovered the male victim on North Perris Boulevard. He was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
The ongoing investigation led Sheriff's deputies to identify the suspect vehicle as a 2020 Ford Edge, and, days later, authorities located and arrested 58-year-old Nuevo resident Sergio Peralta. On March 20, Peralta was found near Nuevo Road and Dunlap Drive in Perris. He was taken into custody without incident and now faces a charge for hit-and-run resulting in injury, the Sheriff's Department reported.
Witnesses present during the collision had provided initial accounts to first responders, which greatly aided the investigation. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found in the southbound number one lane when emergency services arrived at the scene.
Further information about the case may still be uncovered, as investigating deputies Joseph Puente and Victor Guzman have opened the floor for public assistance. "Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call" they stated in the official report. Peralta was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center. The public can reach the Perris Sheriff's Station with relevant information at 951-210-1000.
