Tragedy struck Menifee as one person lost their life in a pedestrian vs. vehicle hit-and-run crash on Wednesday night, May 29, 2024.
According to the Menifee Police Department, the fatal incident occurred just after 10:00 p.m. in the 28700 block of Bradley Road, near Yorba Linda Court.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was jogging along the east shoulder of northbound Bradley Road when a vehicle struck them from behind, fatally injuring them.
Shockingly, the driver fled the scene without stopping to assist or check on the victim. Witnesses promptly dialed 911 to report the tragic crash.
Initial investigations indicate that the suspect vehicle might be a 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect vehicle or any details pertinent to the ongoing investigation is urged to contact authorities at 951-723-1690.