Anaheim police announced on Monday that they have arrested a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident. The man, identified as Hassan Hamid Ali, was taken into custody on felony charges stemming from an incident that occurred on November 1, 2024.
Ali is believed to have been the driver of a black Dodge Charger caught on video during an illegal street demonstration where vehicles were performing high-speed maneuvers, including burnouts and donuts. The incident took place at the intersection of Orangewood Avenue and State College Boulevard.
The video footage showed the Charger navigating dangerously close to a crowd of spectators, before eventually striking several people and trapping two 19-year-old males underneath the vehicle. The crowd then mobilized to lift the vehicle off the teens, who appeared to be severely injured. Both were transported to the hospital with significant injuries but were reported to be in stable condition later that day.
After the car struck the crowd, Ali allegedly fled the scene on foot, evading immediate capture. He was, however, identified and apprehended within three days of the incident. Along with the felony hit-and-run charge, Ali has also been booked for an exhibition of speed.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing. Authorities are requesting anyone with pertinent information to contact the department either directly or through the Orange County Crime Stoppers.
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