The California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office has put out a call to the public for assistance in gathering information on a hit-and-run that resulted in a fatality this past Sunday. According to a social media post from CHP - Redwood City, the tragic incident occurred on the eastbound Embarcadero Road on-ramp to US-101 southbound around 5:00 am.
The chain of events unfolded when officers received a report of a pedestrian on the on-ramp, arriving at the scene at approximately 5:48 a.m., they discovered the pedestrian had been hit by a car, and despite the immediate response, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene; investigators believe the responsible vehicle is a Chevrolet SUV, possibly a Tahoe or Suburban with expected moderate to major damage to the front end. The CHP urges the community to step forward with any details that might shed light on the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.
Specifically, the CHP is seeking additional witnesses who may hold critical insights to help piece together the moments before the incident. In their investigation, they found evidence suggesting the involvement of a Chevrolet SUV, marked by damage to its front bumper, grill, and hood from the collision.
Anyone with information related to the crash is strongly encouraged to reach out. You can contact the CHP Redwood City Area office at (650) 779-2700 during business hours from Monday to Friday, or email [email protected]. As CHP mentioned, they have expressed their gratitude in advance for the public's assistance with these sensitive and crucial investigations.
