Hanford police are searching for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run after a man was found dead near Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue on Monday morning, according to material provided by the City of Hanford.
Source: City of Hanford / Hanford Police Department
The man was found at about 8:30 a.m. Police say his injuries look like he was hit by a car, and no vehicle was at the scene when officers arrived.
Investigators believe he was walking in the area between 6:20 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. when a vehicle hit him and the driver drove away. ABC30 Action News also reported on Monday that a suspect was wanted in a deadly morning hit-and-run in Hanford and that police had released a description of the alleged driver's car.
Source: ABC30 Action News
Police are looking for a silver 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4 with moderate damage to the front. They have asked neighbours and nearby businesses to check cameras for video of the crash or the suspect car.
Anyone with information about case H2603886 is asked to call Detective Escalera at the Hanford Police Department on 559-585-2540. Police have not publicly identified the man in the initial release.