Man accused of injuring two women in hit-and-run
An 18-year-old arguing with two 17-year-old women allegedly struck them with his vehicle and fled the scene in Lakeview Terrace, Los Angeles police said Wednesday afternoon.
The two victims were dragged by the vehicle near Hunnewell Avenue north of Pierce Street. They were taken by paramedics to a hospital and were listed in serious condition, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
The suspected driver, Miguel Angel Jimenez, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, according to the LAPD.
Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call detectives at (818) 644-8021.
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