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A Woodside.horse rider and horse were injured after a vehicle struck them from behind and fled the scene around 6:45 p.m. on July 1. The hit-and-run occurred near the intersection of Woodside Road and Hacienda Drive as the victim was riding a horse along the shoulder of the road, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
The rider was transported to a local hospital with what Sheriff’s Office officials believe to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies have identified the vehicle involved and its registered owners through witness statements and investigative tools such as automated license plate readers. The Sheriff’s Office said it is continuing to investigate the incident by collecting and reviewing available evidence.
“Collision investigations typically take several weeks to complete,” said spokesperson Gretchen Spiker in an email. “Once completed, the case will be submitted to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of any appropriate charges.”
Sheriff’s Office officials encourage anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them at 650-363-4911.
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