A man was arrested Sunday after a crash early Sunday morning in Walnut Creek that sent two people to the hospital, police said.
Around 5:15 a.m., police received a call reporting what police described as a car-pedestrian crash in the area of Locust Street near Cole Avenue, near the Farmers Market. Officers found two people who had been struck by an SUV and suffered serious injuries, according to police.
The two people were taken to hospital where they are in critical condition, police said.
Officers located a vehicle believed to have been involved in the collision and the driver was arrested, according to police.
The regular Sunday farmers market on Locust Street will be closed for the day while police continue to investigate the incident. As the investigation continues, more information will be released, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5844 or call the Anonymous Tip Line at 925-943-5865.
