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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mike Bedigan

California police chief charged with hit-and-run after allegedly clipping driver’s car and fleeing the scene

A California police chief has been charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run after allegedly clipping another vehicle and fleeing the scene.

San Leandro Chief of Police Angela Averiett has denied the allegations and said she had not “knowingly” left the scene of the collision, which occurred in May 2025.

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