16-year-old hurt in Artesia hit-and-run

ARTESIA The accident happened just before midnight on the 18000 block of Elaine Avenue in Artesia.

Authorities say the teen was riding his bike when a red older model Honda Civic or Accord side-swiped him. He is expected to survive.

Witnesses say the driver never stopped to see if the boy was okay.

"I was home and heard some noise like a shot or something when he hit the bike," said Manuel Ourque, a witness. "Then they call for help and then I came out and then I went back and called police."

If you have any information on the accident, you're asked to call the Lakewood Sheriff Station at (562) 866-9061.

 

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