A woman is left in a critical state following a hit-and-run on Riverview Drive early Monday morning, according to an announcement from local authorities. The incident occurred shortly before 12:05 a.m. when a 39-year-old woman, having just alighted from a car, attempted to cross Riverview Drive and was struck by an unidentified dark-colored SUV.
The vehicle, reported traveling southbound with its headlights off, was momentarily stopped by the driver after the collision. However, the unknown male driver inspected the scene and subsequently reentered the SUV before fleeing, leaving behind the critically injured woman, as per SLMPD's release.
Emergency services were prompt in responding to the tragedy, ensuring the victim's transfer to a local hospital where she remains in critical and unstable condition. The case is being investigated by Accident Reconstruction and the 6th District Detective Bureau who are piecemeal working to reconstruct the accident and identify the hit-and-run suspect, respectively.
Authorities urge anyone with information about this incident to reach out. Anonymous tips, with potential for a cash reward if leading to a felony arrest, can be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) or directly to an 6th District Detective at 314-444-0001. The emphasis is on scrambling to gather any shred of evidence that may contribute to capturing the suspect and bringing a semblance of justice to the victim and her family.
