Black lexus involved in hit and run; victims include a eight-year old

The Eureka Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating a driver involved in a hit and run traffic collision.  On 10/08/14 at about 2:30 p.m. officers responded to the 3400 block of Broadway for the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian hit and run collision.  

Upon arrival, officers contacted an eight year old juvenile male and his father who reported that the juvenile had just been struck by a vehicle.  The juvenile and his father were walking south on Broadway in the crosswalk at the south entrance to the Bayshore Mall when a vehicle leaving the mall parking lot struck the juvenile.

The father said the driver made eye contact with him before continuing south on Broadway.  The suspect vehicle is described as a black Lexus two door coupe.  The male driver is described as a white male, 50-60 years old, gray hair, stocky build, and was wearing dark glasses.

The juvenile was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital with minor injuries.  Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Jones at (707)441-4109.