Man charged with street racing crimes in Anaheim

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Hassan Hamid Ali, 20, of Torrance, was arrested in connection with the Nov. 1 hit-and-run crash during a street takeover that injured two bystanders. / Anaheim Police Department

ANAHEIM, Calif. - A man involved in a street takeover that injured two bystanders in Anaheim has been charged, according to police. 

Hassan Hamid Ali, 20, of Torrance, was charged with reckless driving causing injury, assault with a deadly weapon, failing to stop at a hit-and-run with injury or death, all felonies, as well as a misdemeanor count of a speed contest. He also faces sentencing enhancements for inflicting great bodily injury.

According to authorities, the incident happened Nov. 1 around 2 a.m. near State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue.

Two bystanders were struck by a black Dodge Charger, which was later linked to Ali as the driver. The two 19-year-old victims were found lying in the street next to the car, which was abandoned.

Both teens were hospitalized with broken bones, lacerations, and abrasions, authorities said.

An investigation revealed the two bystanders were struck by the Charger when it spun out of control. The two were reportedly run over and trapped underneath the Charger for a short time. 

Videos of the incident went viral on social media, and thanks to tips from the public, police were able to identify Ali as the driver. 

Ali was arrested Sunday and booked for felony hit-and-run and felony exhibition of speed. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714-765-1900 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.