San Diego police have recovered a car they believe was used in a Pacific Beach hit-and-run that left three men seriously injured.
The hit-and-run happened on Aug. 5 at 1:09 a.m. when a silver four-door sedan traveling eastbound in the 900 block of Garnet Avenue struck three men who were crossing the busy street, SDPD officers said.
The driver fled the scene.
SDPD Lieutenant Scott Wahl said police have recovered the car they believe was involved in the crash, and the crime lab is processing evidence recovered from the vehicle.
“The Pacific Beach Hit and Run case continues to be an active investigation with the highest priority for the San Diego Police Department," Wahl said in a statement.
Earlier, investigators released a short surveillance video of the suspect’s vehicle fleeing the scene of the crash.
Additionally, the man and woman considered persons of interest in the crash have been identified, but no arrests have been made, Wahl said.
Police said all three pedestrians were hospitalized with various injuries ranging from lacerations and fractures to brain injuries.
One of the victims injured in the hit-and-run was J’Ron Erby, 23, a recent college graduate and intern for the San Diego Chargers. Erby was out that night celebrating a friend’s birthday. The hit-and-run landed him in the hospital with skull fractures and brain trauma, his father told NBC 7.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call the SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 495-7813 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Crime stoppers is offering a $1000 reward for anyone with information.
