Emergency services technician Jamin Mauro claims he was on a medical call in Beverly Hills, California, yesterday (22.04.09) when the stationary vehicle was hit by the 50-year-old pop superstar's car.

The black Escalade SUV (sports utility vehicle) was reportedly on its way to pick up Jackson.

Mauro claims the car sped down an alley and knocked a side mirror off the ambulance before breaking sharply.

The driver then allegedly abandoned the car on the roadside and ran to a nearby building.

Moments later, Mauro claims the driver left the building with Jackson and another man - thought to be his bodyguard. The trio pushed through a crowd of photographers and drove off.

A police source confirmed: "A hit-and-run traffic collision occurred in the Roxbury/Linden alley north of Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.

"The suspect's vehicle, a dark coloured SUV, struck a parked vehicle causing moderate damage to the victim's vehicle. The suspect's vehicle was being followed by a group of paparazzi at the time of the collision.

"The suspect is unknown at this time. There were no injuries reported. The collision is
currently under investigation. There are no further details at this time."