UPDATE (February 2, 2026) - According to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, an extensive investigation into the hit-and-run crash has led to additional charges being filed by the District Attorney's Office.
Ishan Pandhare has been charged with felony counts of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, reckless driving causing specified injury, and leaving the scene of an accident.
The 20-year-old is also facing three enhancements related to the victims' injuries, as well as a hit-and-run misdemeanor charge and an infraction for driving at an unsafe speed.
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ORIGINAL (January 9, 2026) - A San Luis Obispo man was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of a hit-and-run that injured two women.
San Luis Obispo police say that at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, the victims were crossing the street in the 100 block of Crandall Way when they were hit by a car.
The two women, both 20 years old, reportedly suffered major but non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
Police say the driver of the car, which was described by witnesses as a dark gray Tesla Model 3, did not stop and left the area.
In the early morning hours, officers reportedly located the vehicle in the 3000 block of McCollum Street and took the suspected driver into custody.
Ishan Pandhare, 20, of San Luis Obispo, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run.
Police say their investigation into the incident is ongoing and they’re asking anyone with further information to call Det. Marques at (805) 594-8060 or contact Crime Stoppers at (805) 541-7867 to leave an anonymous tip.
