Fatal Hit and Run
Release Date/Time: 7/6/2014 11:48 AM A 27-year-old male was riding his bicycle westbound through the north crosswalk at Natividad Road at Los Coches Avenue against a red light. A light colored, possibly white, 4 door sedan drove northbound through the intersection and struck the man launching him over 150 feet. The driver fled north on Natividad Road. The bicyclist suffered massive head trauma and internal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. During the preliminary investigation, a Salinas PD traffic investigator estimated the vehicle speed at approximately 70 mph. The driver has not yet been located and the case is still under investigation. The Salinas Police Department Traffic Unit is looking for addition witnesses. Anyone with additional information should call Officer Lek Livingston (831) 758-7980 or Sergeant Gerry Ross at (831) 758-7975. This is the 6th fatal traffic collision in Salinas this year and the first involving a bicyclist. Release Authorized by: Gerard D Ross |