Man struck by hit-and-run driver in Santa Ana

A man suffered two broken legs late Sunday when struck by a hit-and-run motorist while crossing a Santa Ana street, authorities said.

It happened about 11:40 p.m. at Bristol Street and Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana police Commander Andy Alvarez said.

The victim was in a crosswalk when a vehicle headed south on Bristol struck him, Alvarez said.

He was taken to a hospital, where he was expected to survive, the commander said.

Investigators found a piece of a vehicle at the crash scene and were planning to check surveillance video from nearby businesses, Alvarez said.

Source: Orange County Register