Police Investigating Possible Hit-And-Run That Left Woman Dead

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a possible hit-and-run that left a woman dead early Monday morning. After receiving a report at 2:38 a.m. of a person lying in the street, police found the woman in the 1200 block of Seabright Avenue, near Gault Elementary School.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators from the Santa Cruz Police Department and the Santa Cruz County coroner's office determined that a car might have hit the woman, who was described as being in her mid 20s.

Police have not determined whether the woman had ties to Santa Cruz and are withholding her name until they notify her family. No vehicle description has been released.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision has been asked to contact Santa Cruz police Detective Williams at 831-420-5839 or dwilliams@cityofsantacruz.com. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call (831) 420-5995.

By Bay City News

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