A hit-and-run incident occurred on Highway 1 in North Santa Cruz County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian, a man estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old. The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place late Sunday night, with the pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the southbound lane. He sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, including whether drugs or alcohol were factors, and are seeking public assistance for information on the unidentified driver.
According to a Monday release from the California Highway Patrol's Santa Cruz unit, the agency's officers responded at approximately 11:17 p.m. Sunday to a crash on the highway north of Scott Creek.
The pedestrian suffered major injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the incident by medical personnel.
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