A 24-year-old Costa Mesa man sustained serious injuries to his legs after he was pinned between two vehicles by a driver suspected of DUI, according to a news report.
Costa Mesa police said that the unidentified victim’s car was struck by a car driven by Vilma Velazquez, 49, of Costa Mesa, on 19th St. near Meyer Place. Authorities said when the man exited his vehicle to check for damage from the collision, Velasquez hit him again, pinning him between his vehicle and her vehicle. She then fled the scene.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with severe leg injuries. Velasquez was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and felony DUI.
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