47-Year-Old Santa Cruz Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Highway 1 [Santa Cruz, CA]

Hit-and-Run Driver Sought After Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 1 near Shaffer Road in Santa Cruz

 
SANTA CRUZ, CA (December 21, 2020) – Police confirmed that a 47-year-old man died in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Highway 1 on late Monday night.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened just north of Shaffer Road.
 
Based on a report, the Santa Cruz man was walking along Highway 1 at the time of the crash. Due to unknown reasons, a black 2002 GMC Yukon struck him. Subsequently, the vehicle fled the scene.
 
As a result, paramedics said the victim died at the scene. Officials did not yet release his name pending kin notification.
 
Later on, the California Highway Patrol said in a news release that the car was recovered near the scene. At this point, officers ask anyone with information about the driver to call CHP at 831-662-0511 during the day or 831-796-2160 after hours.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the victim.

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