The Long Beach Police have apprehended the driver of a hit-and-run accident. Two men were injured while separating tow equipment in the far right lane of Del Amo Boulevard on Tuesday, March 24.
Based on the report, the men were working when a minivan hit them and fled the scene. Both of the men were transported from the scene of the accident around 1 p.m. to an area hospital. One of the men is still listed in critical condition. Neither man’s identity has been released to the public.
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After conducting a search, police were able to apprehend the suspect responsible for the hit-and-run accident. 50-year-old Charlette Anne Colton of Lakewood was taken into custody for suspected DUI. Toxicology results will have to confirm that she was under the influence at the time of the accident.
Colton was booked at a jail in Long Beach, where she is being held on a $100,000. Her current charges consist of DUI with injury and hit-and-run. At this time, it is not clear if she has hired legal counsel.
Police hasn’t released how they came to the determination that Colton was the driver of the minivan when the accident occurred. The investigation into the accident is still open. It is possible that Colton could be facing harsher charges if the condition of the pedestrians does not improve.
Updates will be published as they become available.
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