Stockton, CA (December 22, 2024) – A pedestrian was injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run collision involving a gray van on South Adelbert Avenue.

The incident occurred around 1:57 a.m., according to reports. Witnesses stated the pedestrian was struck during a disturbance involving a parked vehicle. The van fled the scene, heading toward Farmington. Authorities arrived shortly after to assist the injured individual.

No details about the pedestrian’s condition or the suspect’s identity have been released. An investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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