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Mountain View Police Search for Driver in Early Morning Hit-and-Run Crash

A driver fled on foot after crashing a car into a tree, leaving a passenger trapped with major injuries.

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A driver fled the scene after a solo vehicle crash at Evelyn Avenue and Kittyhawk Way in Mountain View early Sunday. 
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Overview

  • The crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. on Sunday near East Evelyn Avenue and Kittyhawk Way in Mountain View.
  • The driver of the car, described as wearing all black, fled the scene on foot after the collision.
  • Firefighters extricated a trapped passenger from the car after more than 30 minutes; the passenger sustained major injuries but is expected to survive.
  • The owner of the vehicle, who was present at the scene, told police that a 'new acquaintance' was driving at the time of the crash.
  • Authorities are investigating the incident as a felony hit-and-run and have asked the public for any information about the driver.