Hit-and-Run Driver Wanted after Fatal Pedestrian Accident on East Yosemite Avenue in Merced
MERCED, CA (August 29, 2024) – A man was struck and killed by two vehicle on East Yosemite Avenue, Monday evening.
According to the Merced Police Department, the incident happened on August 26, at about 9:00 p.m. A pedestrian attempted to cross East Yosemite Avenue when an eastbound Toyota hit him near Cordova Avenue.
The Toyota reportedly left the area without rendering aid.
A short time later, a Honda Civic also hit the man. The Honda driver immediately pulled over and waited for the police to arrive.
Emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Authorities did not release the identity of the victim.
Investigators believe that the hit-and-run vehicle sustained major damages from the collision.
The Merced Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run to call Traffic Officer McKeeman at (209) 388-7752 or Traffic Officer Drees at (209) 388-7809.
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