Police seek hit-and-run driver following death of pedestrian

Menifee Police investigators are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run accident in which a pedestrian died Friday night, authorities said.

Officers responded at 11:30 p.m. to the 27300 block of Highway 74, just east of the 215 Freeway. They located a female pedestrian lying in the roadway and unresponsive, according to a Menifee PD news release. A vehicle that had struck the pedestrian had fled the scene.

Officers began life-saving measures until Cal Fire paramedics arrived and continued the treatment. The female was pronounced dead at the scene, however.

Investigators located evidence indicating the vehicle that struck the woman may be a large framed full-sized pickup truck, possibly a Dodge Ram 4500. Investigators believe the truck should have moderate damage to the front of the driver’s side.

The identity of the victim has not been released. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has additional information is asked to call 951-723-1500, or directly to the Traffic Unit at 951-723-1565.