March 23, 2023 / Source: CBS News.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a hit-and-run accident occurred in Palo Alto on Monday. The crash happened at the intersection of Charleston Road and Commercial Street at around 10:24 a.m.
According to the investigators, a 2002 Ford F-150 and an unknown person were involved in the collision. The Ford driver traveling westbound made a right turn and struck the man in the unmarked crosswalk.
The officials stated that the unknown person suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead following the collision. The Palo Alto Police Department did not reveal the identity and the name of the unknown deceased person.
The accident is still being investigated at this time. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. No additional information regarding the fatal crash was provided by the Deputies.