Torrance officer being investigated for hit-and-run
Details from officials are scarce today regarding an alleged hit-and-run Saturday night in Torrance that involved a department employee. Sources have identified the driver as Sgt. Michael Mastick, a 19-year-department veteran. Torrance police say they handed the investigation off to the Inglewood Police Department, and a spokesman there was also brief with his information.
We have confirmed that the officer rear-ended another car near Robert Road and Pacific Coast Highway around 9:45 p.m. Saturday. He obviously left, since it's being called a "hit and run." Members of the South Bay DUI Task Force were called to assist, and an Inglewood police officer was one of those to respond.
No injuries. No arrests. No more information yet.
My story will be up later on dailybreeze.com and in tomorrow's editions.
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