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ONTARIO, California – Ontario City Councilmember Jim Bowman was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of being involved in a hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol, authorities said Thursday.
Shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, several 911 callers reported a two-vehicle crash in the area of Euclid Avenue and Mission Boulevard, according to a news release from the Ontario Police Department. Witnesses said that one of the vehicles left the scene of the accident.
Moments later, the Police Department received a 911 call from the driver who allegedly left the crash site, according to the statement.
"The caller requested police assistance and clarified that they were in the area of Locust Street and Laurel Avenue," the statement said. "Additional officers went to the second location where they contacted the driver, who was later identified as Ontario City Councilmember Jim Bowman."
After a traffic investigator arrived at the scene and began an investigation, Bowman was found to be at fault and was arrested, according to authorities.
Bowman was later released from the hospital, police said. The other driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was also released.
On Thursday, the councilmember remained under investigation for alleged DUI and hit-and-run with injuries, the news release said.
The case is expected to be submitted to the San Bernardino County district attorney's office for review.
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