Newport Beach, CA (September 14, 2024) – A hit-and-run on SR73 N at the Bonita Canyon onramp left a passenger with a fractured back. The incident occurred the previous day, but it had not been reported at the time.
The victim’s mother called authorities after her son, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was hospitalized with a serious back injury. Officials are investigating the scene, and Caltrans is en route to check for any downed poles. Authorities continue to investigate, and updates will be provided as more information emerges.