A driver in Orange County crashed into three kids and two adults who have been out biking earlier than fleeing the scene on Sunday evening, authorities mentioned.
The suspected hit-and-run occurred about 7:30 p.m. close to Haster Road and Lampson Avenue in Backyard Grove, mentioned Orange County Hearth Capt. Greg Barta.
The adults and kids have been driving bicycles, and not less than among the kids have been towed by a trailer affixed to one of many bikes, in keeping with aerial footage of the scene by KCAL.
It’s unclear what led to the collision. The driving force fled however was later detained by police, in keeping with Backyard Grove police Sgt. Nick Jensen. The identification of the motive force, an grownup male, was not disclosed, and it was unclear late Sunday if he had been formally booked on fees.
One baby was taken in important situation to a neighborhood trauma middle, Barta mentioned. Two kids and two adults have been taken to the hospital in steady situation, he mentioned.
Visitors investigators from Backyard Grove police have been on scene late Sunday analyzing what led to the collision, in keeping with Jensen. “The investigation is ongoing,” he mentioned.
