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Driver Flees After Crashing Into Tree in Mountain View; Passenger Injured
Mountain View, CA (May 26, 2025) – A frightening collision near Kittyhawk Way left a passenger hurt and hospitalized.
According to authorities, the shocking crash happened around 5:20 a.m. near East Evelyn Avenue and Kittyhawk Way.
Authorities are searching for a driver who fled after crashing a vehicle into a tree early Sunday morning in Mountain View.
Mountain View police arrived to find the vehicle’s owner outside the car and a passenger trapped inside. The passenger’s foot was pinned in the front seat area. Fire crews extricated the passenger, who was then taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The vehicle owner claimed a recent acquaintance—described only as wearing all black—was driving at the time of the crash and fled the scene on foot. Police searched the area but did not locate the suspected driver. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Traffic collisions can happen anytime, but their impact lasts a lifetime. Stay alert, avoid distractions, and never drive under the influence. Always wear your seatbelt, obey speed limits, and be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists. Keep a safe distance between vehicles and adjust your speed for road conditions.
Sweet Lawyers urge all drivers to remain at the scene of an accident. Fleeing can delay emergency aid and result in serious legal consequences. If you see or know something, contact local authorities.

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A car accident can change your life in the blink of an eye. Beyond the injuries you’ve suffered, you also may be under emotional stress, face mounting medical bills, and have lost wages — which are not to mention the issues you may be confronting in talking to your insurance company. It’s a confusing time, a time when you have so much on your mind, and that’s particularly true when you’re working on healing.
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