A hit-and-run incident has resulted in a fatality in Riverside County. The incident transpired on February 18 and the search for the suspect is ongoing. Lake Elsinore sheriffs deputies confirmed this information and provided further details.
The initial incident report was received close to 1 am, detailing sightings of a man on the road on Riverside Drive, positioned just west of Baker Street. Sheriffs deputies promptly responded to this report to assess the situation on site. The man was discovered laying face down on the roadway and was unfortunately pronounced dead at the location itself. Details surrounding his identity are currently being withheld until the next of kin is appropriately notified of the unfortunate incident.
Preliminary evidence gathered at the scene led the detectives to construe that the man was indeed hit by a vehicle. The driver suspected of the incident reportedly fled the scene post the crash. The vehicle implicated in the incident is believed to be of dark color and likely to have sustained front-end damage.
As of the present moment, no additional details regarding the case have been communicated as the investigation is still underway. Individuals who might have any information pertinent to this incident, or may assist in identifying the suspect, are encouraged to reach out to Deputy Keyser at the Lake Elsinore Sheriffs Station via 951-245-3300 or the Riverside Sheriffs Dispatch at 951-776-1099.
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