Man sustains serious injuries in hit-and-run accident on Broadway and Texerna Court near Placerville, CA; Suspect is victim's ex-girlfriend, and investigators believe the crash was intentional

Modified Date: 
Wed, 06/15/2016 - 7:44am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Detectives: Pollock Pines Woman Hit Ex-Boyfriend With Car

Crampton has been arrested and is being held on $195,000 bail.

Man Seriously Injured in Placerville Hit-and-Run; Ex-Girlfriend Arrested

Crampton is reportedly the ex-girlfriend of the victim. She returned to the scene and the BMW was located on Newtown Road.

Police responded to a scene at Broadway and Texerna Court at around 2:00pm to find a seriously injured man who had been hit by a car that left the scene. He was taken to the hospital, though his current condition is unknown. Investigators eventually determined that the car was driven by Terrie Crampton, 42, who is apparently the victim's ex-girlfriend. She has since been booked into jail, and though the accident remains under investigation, police are treating this as a case of assualt. Check back for updates.

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People Involved: 
Terrie Crampton

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