Crime & Safety

Woman Dies From Benicia Hit-And-Run Injuries, Police Say

Benicia police are seeking the identity of the driver who allegedly struck the woman and left her unconscious on the roadway.

BENICIA, CA — UPDATED: Benicia police have identified 70-year-old Sharon DeLamore as the victim of a fatal pedestrian collision Saturday evening. DeLamore was hit by a red or maroon sedan around 6:15 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of East Fifth Street.

She succumbed to her injuries in a hospital Sunday night, police said.

The vehicle was traveling north toward Military East road when the collision occurred, police said.

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The suspect's car possibly has front-end damage, police said.

Police are asking residents and businesses in the area to check their security cameras for images recorded between 5:50-6 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 707-745-3411.

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By Bay City News Service

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