When did the hit-and-run incident in Fullerton occur?

The hit-and-run incident occurred on Saturday night around 10:23 p.m. near S. Gilbert Street and Carol Drive in Fullerton.

What condition is the pedestrian in after the Fullerton hit-and-run?

The pedestrian sustained traumatic head injuries and is currently in critical condition at a nearby trauma center.

How can I help Fullerton police find the hit-and-run driver?

You can help by contacting Fullerton police detectives at (714) 738-6815 if you have any information about the incident or the white, four-door sedan involved.

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Pedestrian Critical After Nighttime Fullerton Hit-and-Run

24 Dec, 2025

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Summary

A pedestrian is in critical condition after a Saturday night hit-and-run.
The victim was struck in a marked crosswalk by a white, four-door sedan.
Fullerton police are asking for the public's assistance to find the driver.

Pedestrian Critical After Nighttime Fullerton Hit-and-Run

Fullerton police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate a hit-and-run driver responsible for critically injuring a pedestrian on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:23 p.m. near South Gilbert Street and Carol Drive.

Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male pedestrian in the roadway suffering from severe head injuries. He was immediately transported to a trauma center, where he remains in critical condition. Investigators confirmed the man and a female companion were crossing Gilbert Street eastbound within a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a white, four-door sedan.

The vehicle fled the scene before law enforcement could respond. Authorities have not specified if the female pedestrian was injured. Anyone with information is urged to contact Fullerton police detectives at (714) 738-6815.