South San Francisco, CA June 23, 2017 Submitted by SSFPD 
On Thursday, June 22nd 2017 at approximately I I :09 PM, 21-year-old Merced resident Francisco Avelar was driving his vehicle on West Orange Avenue at El Camino Real in South San Francisco, when he collided with a pedestrian crossing the roadway. Avelar fled the area without stopping the vehicle to render aid to the victim or call the police. Avelar was located a short time later by South San Francisco Police Officers. The victim of the collision was transported to a local trauma center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Avelar was placed under arrest for felony hit and run and driving on a suspended license. Avelar was transported and booked into the San Mateo County Jail on felony charges.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the South San Francisco Police Department at 650-877-8900 / Anonymous Tip Line 650-952-2244 / Email [email protected]