Pedestrian Ralph Pak Summers, 49, killed in collision involving alleged hit-and-run driver David Lara, 38, on Highway 101 near Clam Beach, California
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The California highway patrol is still looking for a second vehicle involved in the crash. It’s a dark blue full sized pickup with undercarriage damage.
THIRD UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in 101 Hit and Run ID
The Humboldt County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian killed May 5 on U.S. Highway 101 north of the airport as McKinleyville resident Ralph Pak Summers. He was 49.
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