SANTA CLARA COUNTY — Police had been looking for a driver who fled after being concerned in a deadly crash early Sunday close to Pacheco State Park, then deserted their automobile when it stopped operating.
Each automobiles had been eastbound on Freeway 152 at 1:53 a.m. when a 2007 Lexus collided with the rear of a Kia Optima, in accordance with a launch from the California Freeway Patrol. The crash despatched the Kia about 200 toes down an embankment; it overturned earlier than selecting its wheels.
The CHP mentioned the Kia’s driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered main accidents. He was capable of name 911, however it took an hour for emergency employees to get to him, the CHP log indicated. A 42-year-old lady who was a passenger within the automobile was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Each had been from Castaic; authorities had been withholding the lady’s identification pending affirmation and notification of subsequent of kin.
After the collision, the Lexus’ driver continued till that automobile turned disabled west of Dinosaur Level Highway, in accordance with the CHP. The automobile was deserted when CHP officers arrived.
Authorities didn't launch any additional details about the suspect driver or automobile.
Anybody who witnessed or has any data concerning this collision is requested to contact Officer T. Mahanay or Officer M. Sakamoto on the CHP Hollister-Gilroy Space Workplace at 408-427-0700.