Fatal Hwy 12 Hit-And-Run: Police Seek Mitsubishi Pickup Driver

SANTA ROSA, CA — Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Friday morning on westbound state Highway 12. On Friday at 1:20 a.m., a citizen flagged down an officer with the Santa Rosa Police Department and reported there was a man lying unconscious
on the westbound shoulder of the highway west of Middle Rincon Road.

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said it appears a vehicle struck the man, but the vehicle fled the scene.

The incident closed down the westbound lanes of state Highway 12 for several hours.

Police reported Friday at 4:50 a.m. the lanes had reopened.

Investigators are asking for the public's help in locating a blue 2006 Mitsubishi Raider pickup truck.

The truck will be missing a front passenger headlight and front grill, police said.

Anyone who sees a vehicle matching this description or witnessed the incident is asked to contact the police department at 707-528-5222 or 707-543-3636.

— Bay City News Service