Local News in Brief : Hit-Run Driver Sought in Death of 23-Year-Old
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in finding a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 23-year-old Canyon Country man as he walked along a dark highway early Sunday.
The accident occurred at 2 a.m. on the eastbound lane of Soledad Canyon Road near Hope Way in Santa Clarita, California Highway Patrol Officer Monty Keifer said. The victim, whose name was withheld pending notification of relatives, was walking in the bike lane; there are no sidewalks along that stretch of the unlighted road, Keifer said.
The man was struck from behind by what authorities believe was a blue or green car that left the area. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
The CHP is requesting that anyone with information about the accident call (805) 259-1210 during business hours or (213) 736-3374 evenings and weekends.
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