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3 Injured in Double Hit and Run in White Plains

A man is in critical condition and two others hurt following what police are calling a double hit and run in White Plains.

Public Safety Commissioner David Chong says the incident began around 4 a.m. Sunday when a man was struck and  seriously injured by  a red car, as he was crossing the street at 120 East Post Road. Then, two good samaritans who went to his aid were also struck and injured by a man driving a black vehicle.

Cops caught up with that driver a short time later and arrested 22 year old David Rivera-Bautista of White Plains. He was charged with DWI, a misdemeanor.

The man injured in the first hit-and-run was identified as 23 year old Raul Rios of White Plains was taken to Westchester Medical Center where his condition was described as extremely critical.

The two other hit-and-run victims suffered only minor injuries.

Police are looking to the public for help. Anyone who may have witnessed anything or who may have information leading to an arrest is urged to call Police at (914)422-6217.