Ceres police looking for big-rig driver who hit and killed man early Thursday
Ceres police are looking for the driver of a tractor-trailer rig who struck and killed a 44-year-old man early Thursday in the 1400 block of East Hatch Road, several hundred feet east of Highway 99.
Ceres police were notified about 3:10 a.m. of the incident.
Officers found a 44-year-old pedestrian suffering traumatic injuries, according to a news release. Officers rendered aid until firefighters and paramedics arrived and took over. But the man died at the scene.
Witnesses reported the big-rig driver stopped and got out of his truck to check on the man before getting back behind the wheel and driving away, east on Hatch Road.
Police believe the tractor is red, with a gray or silver box trailer, according to the release. Officers are working to identify the driver and his vehicle and encourage the driver to come forward.
Police did not release the name of the 44-year-old, pending notification of his family.
Anyone with information about this hit-and-run is urged to contact Officer Aaron Pinon at 209-538-5678 or aaron.pinon@ci.ceres.ca.us.
