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Press Release: Drunk Driving Hit and Run Collision
Agency: Lake Elsinore Police
Station Area: Lake Elsinore
Written Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Time: 4:45 pm
Incident Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Time: 11:01 am
Incident Location: Railroad Canyon Road East of Church in Lake Elsinore
Reporting Officer: Sergeant Peter Giannakakos, 951-245-3300
File Number(s): L14077068
Details:

On Tuesday, March 18, at 11:01 am, officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department responded to Railroad Canyon Road, east of Church Street regarding a hit and run collision. Information received by several reporting parties stated a grey van struck a tree in the center median and possibly a female pedestrian before fleeing the scene. The female was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center with major, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Lake Elsinore Police officers apprehended the driver of the grey van, Natazska Shaundelle Farr, age 43 of Canyon Lake, driving on Summerhill Drive in Lake Elsinore. The subsequent investigation led to Farr’s arrest for driving under the influence and hit and run regarding the collision with the tree. At this time the cause of the injuries to the victim are still being investigated.

If anyone has any information regarding this traffic collision, or how the victim sustained her injuries, the Lake Elsinore Police Department is asking for your help. Please forward any information to Sergeant Peter Giannakakos or Officer Richard Williams, referencing file number L14077068, at 951-245-3300.

Railroad Canyon, at the scene of the collision, has been reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists should expect a delay when commuting on Railroad Canyon Road. The anticipated partial closure is expected be in effect until 7 pm.

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.