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Rolls Royce driver on the run following hit-and-run crash in Van Nuys

The search is on for the driver of a Rolls Royce that fled the scene of a crash in Van Nuys after speeding alongside a Mercedes. Four people were hospitalized Friday night following a rollover multi-car crash, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident was reported just before 10 p.m. on West Sherman Circle near Sherman Way. Prior to the crash, a Mercedes and Rolls Royce were speeding side by side when the Mercedes crashed into a Honda Civic that was making a turn on Sherman Circl

Rolls Royce driver on the run following hit-and-run crash in Van Nuys + ' Main Photo'

The search is on for the driver of a Rolls Royce that fled the scene of a crash in Van Nuys after speeding alongside a Mercedes.

Four people were hospitalized Friday night following a rollover multi-car crash, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident was reported just before 10 p.m. on West Sherman Circle near Sherman Way.

Prior to the crash, a Mercedes and Rolls Royce were speeding side by side when the Mercedes crashed into a Honda Civic that was making a turn on Sherman Circle. The driver of the Honda was ejected from the vehicle and taken to a nearby hospital with series injuries, according to police. The Hondas passenger was also hospitalized.

The driver of the Mercedes stayed at the scene and was hospitalized with minor injuries. They were later arrested for reckless driving.

The driver of the Rolls Royce crashed into a curb, ditched the car and then took off.

Police did not confirm if the two luxury vehicles were street racing.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact LAPD Valley Traffic Division Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114 or Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.