Occurred on 3/21/12, 1:40 a.m. Major Accident/Possession of Marijuana Brawner Parkway and Greengrove C1202138/1203210006
Officers responding to a Hit and Run accident arrived to find the driver had fled on foot from the accident scene. The 25-year-old front seat passenger was injured and left behind.
Further investigation revealed the driver of a silver 2008 Honda Ridgeline pick-up truck was traveling south bound on Greengrove and attempted to turn onto Brawner Parkway when it lost control and crashed into a telephone pole.
The 25-year-old male sustained a laceration to his forehead when he struck the windshield upon impact. He was taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.
While impounding the vehicle, Officers discovered a scale and a quantity of Marijuana along with a $2,054 in U.S. currency.
A dual investigation into the Hit & Run and ownership of the drugs and money will continue by both the Traffic Division and the Narcotics and Vice Division.
Anyone with any information concerning this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip via the internet at www.888tips.com.