TURLOCK, Calif. — Two people were arrested after a hit-and-run crash in Turlock that left a 41-year-old man in the hospital, according to the Turlock Police Department.
Police said the crash happened near Lander and East Glenwood Avenues on Sept. 23.
The 16-year-old driver, who was responsible for the crash, returned to the scene after being told to do so by a witness, according to police. He was later told by a family member to drive away.
Rick Thomas was identified by police as the person who told the driver to leave. The identity of the 16-year-old was not released because he is a minor.
The 16-year-old was arrested on Oct 12 while Thomas was arrested the following day. The teenager faces charges of leaving the scene of a vehicle collision that resulted in injury to a person while Thomas faces charges of being an accessory to a crime.
Police don't know if the victim in the crash will be able to fully recover from his traumatic brain injury.
Turlock police are asking anyone with information to call 209-521-4636.
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