City of Santa Monica issued the following announcement on Feb. 15.
On February 13, 2022, at approximately 2:08 AM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers were dispatched to a vehicle vs bicyclist traffic collision at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd. The reporting party indicated that the vehicle involved had fled the scene of the collision, last seen traveling north on 23rd Street from Santa Monica Blvd.
When officers arrived on scene, they found the bicyclist, a 16-year-old female, down with severe injuries. Santa Monica Fire Department personnel arrived shortly, rendered first aid then transported the victim to a local hospital. She is currently listed in critical condition. The Major Accident and Response Team (MART) were called out to investigate the hit and run.
On February 14, 2022, SMPD MART Investigators and Detectives took into custody Maximiliano Ramos Santiago, a 29-year-old male, at his residence in Los Angeles. Santiago was transported to the SMPD jail, where he was booked for 20001(b)(1) CVC – Felony Hit and Run and 12500(a) CVC – Driving without a License. Investigators also towed his vehicle, a black Chevrolet sedan, to be processed for evidence.
Anyone with any additional information pertaining to this incident is strongly encouraged to contact Investigator Evan Raleigh at 310-458-8954 or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8426.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Santa Monica
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