UPDATE: (July 23) - Police released new information on Thursday, July 23 regarding a crash that happened on Wednesday, July 22.
Police say the driver that took off after the crash was also involved in a solo accident near the intersection of Curbaril Avenue and San Luis Avenue.
Officers say he then ran into a nearby business where he was detained and arrested.
The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Rafael Angeles Morales of Atascadero.
Morales was taken to San Luis Obispo County Jail and faces a number of charges.
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A vehicle and scooter crash in Atascadero Wednesday evening left one person injured and prompted a brief search for a driver who allegedly tried to run off.
According to the Atascadero Police Department, officers responded to the 7100 block of El Camino Real around 5 p.m. on July 22 after receiving reports of the crash.
When officers arrived, they say they found a vehicle had collided with a scooter.
Officers say one of the people involved sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital. Police said the injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Authorities quickly found and detained the suspected driver near the intersection of Curbaril and San Luis Avenue after one of the drivers reportedly took off on foot after the crash.
The collision is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.
