Suspect Arrested in Oceanside Area Hit-and-Run Involving 13-Year-Old
OCEANSIDE, CA — JANUARY 31ST 2026
“UPDATE: SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED
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On Friday, January 30, 2026, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers with the Oceanside Police Department responded to the area of Douglas Drive and Pala Road regarding a reported traffic collision.
Upon arrival, officers determined that a 13-year-old female Oceanside resident had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The victim was transported by air ambulance to a hospital with major injuries and is currently reported to be in stable condition.
Based on preliminary information, the suspect vehicle is believed to be a gray Toyota Camry with front-end damage.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Officer Serdah at (760) 435-4769.”
Originally published by Oceanside Police Department
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