Sylvia Cruz Obituary, Death News: Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a woman was found dead on an on-ramp to northbound Highway 99 on Saturday night.
Discovery of the Victim
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a report around 7:50 p.m. about a person lying on the Golden State on-ramp. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and discovered that the individual had already passed away.
Victim Identified
On Tuesday, the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of the victim as 53-year-old Sylvia Cruz of Fresno.
Hit-and-Run Details
Investigators believe that Cruz was struck by multiple vehicles, all of which fled the scene without stopping to help.
According to CHP, evidence from the scene suggests that Cruz was walking in the roadway at the time of the accident. She was wearing dark clothing in an area that had poor lighting, which may have made it difficult for drivers to see her.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities recovered vehicle debris at the crash site, leading them to believe that two or three vehicles were involved in the fatal collision. Investigators are currently analyzing the evidence to determine more details about the vehicles and drivers responsible.
Seeking Information
The CHP is urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to come forward and assist in the investigation. They hope that witnesses or drivers who were in the area may provide crucial details to help identify those involved.
As the investigation continues, authorities may release further updates regarding potential suspects or findings related to the crash.