Police: Hemet Gunshot Victim Tries to Drive, Crashes

A man who had been shot Monday in Hemet got behind the wheel of a car, and crashed into another vehicle while he was driving, police reported.

The man– whose identity is being withheld at this time– was apparently shot in the 1100 block of west Rosalia Ave., near Palm and Florida avenues Monday morning, according to Hemet Police Lieutenant Duane Wisehart.

Police didn't find out about the shooting, though, until the man crashed his car about a half mile away at around 12:30 p.m.

"When officers and medical personnel arrived on scene, it was quickly discovered that the driver of one of the vehicles had at least one gunshot wound," he said.

The man was subsequently injured in the traffic collision, and was taken to a local hospital to be treated for "at least one gunshot wound" and other injuries, according to Wisehart.

The lieutenant said police are hoping someone may have information to help with their investigation into this incident, and asked anyone that thinks they know something to call Hemet police at 951-765-2400.