Shocking Hit-and-Run Crash near 18th Street Injures Man

54-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Antioch Hit-and-Run

Antioch, CA (September 16, 2026) — On Saturday evening, Antioch police are investigating a hit-and-run crash near 18th Street and Phillips Lane that seriously injured a 54-year-old pedestrian.

Officers responded around 6:50 p.m. and found the man suffering from severe leg injuries. Paramedics airlifted him to a trauma center for treatment.

Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a dark gray sedan. The driver fled the scene before police arrived and remains unidentified.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Antioch Police Department.

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