Two women sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash involving a golf cart and a black SUV in the city of Canyon Lake on Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025.
According to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, deputies responded to the scene at Canyon Lake Drive and Gray Fox Drive at approximately 4:50 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found two injured female adults, who were treated by the Canyon Lake Fire Department and transported to a nearby hospital.
Investigators determined that both the black Kia SUV and the golf cart were traveling southbound on Canyon Lake Drive when the SUV struck the golf cart and fled the scene. Witnesses described the driver of the SUV as an adult female.
The Traffic Team at the Lake Elsinore Station processed evidence and pursued leads from witnesses, which led them to identify 41-year-old Misty F. of Canyon Lake as the suspect. She was arrested on Monday, May 26, 2025, and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for felony hit-and-run.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.