Crime Blotter: DUIs, Pedestrian Severely Injured, Hit-and-Run Accident

Crime blotter information provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department.

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012

At approximately 7:10 am, police responded to a traffic accident involving a  vehicle and a pedestrian at Baldwin Avenue and Kersting Court. The driver of the vehicle was traveling southbound on Baldwin Avenue and struck an elderly woman who who was crossing the street (Baldwin Ave) westbound in the crosswalk at Kersting Court. The victim suffered severe injuries and was taken to a hospital by Sierra Made Fire paramedics. The driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk and released.

Friday, Dec. 1, 2012

At approximately 2:12 a.m., an officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer determined the driver displayed symptoms of being intoxicated. The driver, a 24-year-old man, failed the Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

At approximately 11:53 a.m., police responded to a hit-and-run traffic collision investigation involving a vehicle versus a pedestrian in the 100 block of West Bonita Avenue. A boy was riding his skateboard in the street westbound on the north shoulder of West Bonita Avenue, when he was struck by a vehicle also traveling westbound on West Bonita Avenue. The vehicle a black 4-door SUV (unknown make or model) continued westbound without stopping then made a left turn onto southbound Hermosa Avenue and out of view. The victim suffered
minor injuries, but was taken to a local hospital by Sierra Madre Fire paramedics for treatment and observation.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

At approximately 2:06 a.m., an officer observed a motorist commit a traffic violation on Michillinda Avenue south of Orange Grove Avenue. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer determined the driver displayed symptoms of being intoxicated. The driver, a 25-year-old man, failed to complete the Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI.