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CHP Continues Search For Suspect Vehicle In Carmichael Hit And Run

CARMICHAEL (CBS13) – The California Highway Patrol has dozens of investigators searching for the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run accident that killed four dogs and seriously injured a young couple Monday evening.

The suspect vehicle is described as a 1986 or 1987 Nissan Maxima, light brown in color.

The vehicle is believed to have moderate damage to the front driver's side. It is missing the driver's side rearview mirror and damaged left side running lights and turn signal lens.

The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Garfield Avenue as 23-year-old Gemily West and her boyfriend, 21-year-old Harison Long-Randall, were returning from the park with her four dogs.

Long-Randall lost a leg in the accident as he pushed West out of the direct path of vehicle. The four dogs all died. They were all Australian cattle show dogs.

West is expected to begin rehabilitation work in the hospital on Thursday and won't be released for a few more days, her family said. Randall was undergoing his third surgery on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked the North Sacramento CHP at (916) 338-6710 or after hours, CHP Sacramento Communications Center at (916) 861-1300.

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