A HOMELESS MAN WAS BADLY INJURED IN A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT ON BRIDGE STREET IN SALINAS JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT MONDAY. THE 39-YEAR-OLD VICTIM WAS LYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD UNRESPONSIVE DUE TO A HEAD INJURY WHEN POLICE ARRIVED. AFTER BEING TRANSPORTED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL THE HOMELESS MAN WAS FLOWN TO A BAY AREA TRAUMA CENTER. INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE MAN WAS STRUCK BY A GREY COLORED SEDAN AFTER LOOSING HIS BALANCE. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING, PERSONS WITH INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO CALL 831-775-4222.
