Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian on HIghway 395 Friday night. The fatal crash occurred in the northbound lane near Seneca Road just after 11 p.m.
According to a witness, the pedestrian was walking south on the west shoulder of the highway when he was struck by a dark-colored four-door vehicle. The witness says the driver of the vehicle swerved left to avoid the pedestrian, but ended up striking him. The driver then fled the scene.
Authorities have identified the victim as 42-year-old Genaro Garcia of Victorville. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run driver should contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800.
“Hit-and-runs in our area are occurring at an alarming rate. Please reach out to police if you have any information about this hit-and-run crash,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.
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