SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver that struck a man and fled the scene on September 21. Police were called to the 1400 block of Santa Monica Beach at approximately 6:48 a.m. after receiving a report of an injured person.

Upon arrival they found a Caucasian male, 25, who was found by Los Angeles County Lifeguards as he was screaming for help. According to a press release from the SMPD website, the SMPD Major Traffic Accident Investigation Team was called to the scene and evidence was gathered that indicated a hit-and-run had taken place.

The victim suffered major trauma to his body and was transported to a local hospital to be treated where he was listed in critical condition.

The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for help in identifying potential witnesses to the accident. If you have information please contact Traffic Collision Investigator Jason Olson at 310-458-8954 or Sergeant Phillbo Rubish at 310-458-8950.