20-year-old victim of hit-and-run remains in hospital, suspect arrested
Posted: Mar 5, 2026 5:00 PM EST
ABC57 SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department reports the victim of Wednesday's hit-and-run crash at Portage and Leland Avenues remains in the hospital and an arrest has been made in the case.
The victim, identified as 20-year-old Josimar Perez-Gonzalez, was working on the side of the road as an employee of Niezgodski Plumbing when he was struck by a vehicle.
Officers responded to the scene when a call came in around 1:15 p.m.
Police say St. Joseph County FACT made an arrest just hours after the crash.
The case is being reviewed by the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office.
The suspect's identity and further investigation details will be shared once a charging decision is made.
