Newport Beach Hit‑and‑Run Under Investigation After Pedestrian Struck, 21‑Year‑Old Arrested

What started as a quiet spring night in Newport Beach turned into a major emergency after a hit-and-run left a pedestrian seriously injured in the heart of the city. Just after 11 p.m. on April 24, police responded to reports of a collision at 22nd Street and Newport Boulevard, where a driver had fled the scene after striking a person on foot. First responders arrived quickly, rushing the victim to a nearby trauma center with significant injuries.

The search for the suspect spanned multiple counties. On April 26, detectives tracked down the involved vehicle in Fontana, and three days later, they located and arrested 21-year-old Samantha Sandoval of Jurupa Valley. She was taken into custody on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing injury and booked into the Newport Beach Police Department jail. Charges are still pending as the investigation continues.

Authorities are now encouraging any witnesses or individuals with additional information to come forward. The case underscores the importance of timely response and collaboration across agencies, as well as the city’s ongoing commitment to pedestrian and roadway safety.

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