July 30, 2022 - MERCED- The Merced PD Traffic Division is investigating a hit and run collision and needs the assistance of the public.

On Friday, July 29, at 11:19 P.M., Merced PD officers and emergency medical services responded to the 1700 block of R Street for a vehicle vs pedestrian hit & run collision.

EMS rendered medical attention to the female victim and she was transported to an area trauma center for treatment. She is in stable condition.

The suspect ran over the pedestrian as she was crossing the street near the crosswalk. The suspect vehicle has been described as a dark green sedan with front end damage. The vehicle was last seen driving south on R Street towards W. 16th Street.

If you have any information, please contact the Merced Police Department.

Case Number: 22-44532

Merced Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Officer M. Calcagno at (209) 385-6905 or by email at calcagnom@cityofmerced.org.  

Other ways to contact us or report a crime include:

For any emergency call or text 911.

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912.

Anonymous Tip Line (Non-Emergency) call 209-385-4725.

Anonymous Tips online at http://www.merced areacrimestoppers.org/index.html.

Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/police.  

Source: Merced Police Department