Suspect in Hit-Run Surrenders to Police
A pedestrian was struck and critically injured in Fountain Valley, and the alleged hit-and-run driver later surrendered to police.
Ronald Bright, 28, of Fountain Valley, was reported in critical condition Sunday at Fountain Valley Community Hospital.
Sgt. Ron Manda said Robert Allen Yeater, 22, of Fountain Valley turned himself in to police about an hour after the accident at 8:43 p.m. Saturday on Warner Avenue. He was booked at Orange County jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run driving.
Bright was hit as he and a companion were crossing Warner after their car had broken down on the nearby San Diego Freeway.
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