Police announced Monday that a felony hit-and-run suspect is now in custody for crashing into a street takeover crowd in Anaheim and severely injuring two teens.
Investigators identified Hassan Hamid Ali as the driver of the black Dodge Charger that was captured on video striking several pedestrians at the intersection of Orangewood Avenue and State College Boulevard around 2 a.m. Friday.
Leading up to the crash, the footage shows the Charger loudly performing a series of donuts and burnouts at high speeds, narrowly missing the crowd on the sidelines.
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As Ali continued spinning out, at one point, he lost control and struck several bystanders at the center of the intersection, trapping two 19-year-olds underneath the car.
The car moved forward and the rear passenger side could be seen lifting up as the wheel rolled over one of the bystanders.
Videos on social media showed people trying to lift the vehicle to rescue the young men, one of whom looked bloodied and barely conscious.
The injured teens were rushed to the hospital with major injuries, but authorities confirmed they remained in stable condition on Friday night.
As the crowd attacked the involved vehicle, the driver was able to flee the scene on foot amidst the chaos before police could arrive.
Anaheim police said investigators identified and arrested Ali within three days of the incident, and booked him for a felony hit-and-run as well as an exhibition of speed.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and ask anyone with information to contact the department at 714-765-1900 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.