September 26, 2011 - According to reports a woman was injured in a hit and run accident when trying to rescue a dog from the street.

According to San Diego Police Officer Dino Delimitros a woman identified as a 61 year old was injured in a hit and run accident in the 3500 block of Central Avenue in San Diego at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

According to Officer Delimitros the car that reportedly struck the woman was an older red four door Buick sedan, with damage to the front left side that was driven by a Hispanic man.

The 61 year old San Diego woman was transported to the hospital with a broken leg and lacerated liver and remains in serious condition, according to Officer Delimitros.

Authorities stated that the driver did not stop after hitting the woman, whose name has not been released.

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