Stockton, CA — A 56-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run collision early Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, near Mariposa Road and Flemons Avenue, according to CBS13.
Officers of the Stockton Police Department responded to reports of the crash shortly after 8 AM. Upon arrival, they found the man, who had been struck by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest the man was walking in the area when he was hit by a car. The vehicle involved fled the scene before police arrived.
Authorities have not released further details about the incident or the suspect vehicle, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash or the driver involved to contact the Stockton Police Department.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
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