UFC star Jon Jones wanted by police on suspicion of hit-and-run accident in which a pregnant woman was injured

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Jon Jones is wanted as a suspect in connection with Sunday's accident
A pregnant woman was sent to hospital with 'non life-threatening injuries', according to Albuquerque Police Department spokesman Simon Drobik
Jones would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the 20-something woman
27-year-old is set to defend his light-heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson in Las Vegas at UFC 187 next month
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Published: 05:57 EST, 27 April 2015 | Updated: 07:30 EST, 27 April 2015

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UFC light-heavyweight Jon Jones is currently wanted as a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run accident on Sunday morning, Albuquerque Police Department have confirmed.

The 27-year-old is facing a misdemeanour hit-and-run charge related to an accident involving a pregnant woman, according to Albuquerque PD spokesman Simon Drobik.

The pregnant woman was sent to hospital with ‘non life-threatening injuries’, Drobnik said following a collision with another vehicle. If Jones is found to have caused the accident, he would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the 20-something woman.

UFC light-heavyweight Jon Jones is currently wanted as a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run accident

Jones (left), pictured against Daniel Cormier in January, is facing a misdemeanour hit-and-run charge related to an accident involving a pregnant woman - according to Albuquerque Police Department

If Jones (left) is found to have caused the accident, he would be liable for damages to the vehicles involved and medical costs of the pregnant woman after she was taken to hospital with 'non life-threatening injuries'

‘The case has progressed and he [Jones] is now our suspect in the the hit and run that happened earlier this morning involving a pregnant female,’ Drobik said.

‘We are now definitely looking at him as a suspect.’

The UFC released a statement Sunday night that read: ‘We are aware that the Albuquerque Police Department is interested in speaking to Jon Jones regarding his possible involvement in a motor vehicle accident.

‘We are in the process of gathering facts and will reserve further comment until more information is available.’

Jon Bones Jones is back training in the Octagon

Jones (left) is scheduled to defend his light-heavyweight title against contender Anthony Johnson on May 23

Earlier on Sunday, the Albuquerque PD posted on social media it could not confirm Jones’ involvement in a hit-and-run incident, but stated an investigation was ongoing.

Jones is currently scheduled to defend his 205-pound title against Anthony Johnson next month at UFC 187.

At present the UFC has not announced any change to their card for the Las Vegas bout on May 23 - with Johnson’s manager, Glenn Robinson, telling ESPN.com that the 31-year-old has not been informed of any opponent alteration.