Man found dead on Highway 99 after being struck in possible hit-and-run collision in Sacramento, CA

Modified Date: 
Thu, 11/02/2017 - 12:08pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, February 21, 2015

Man Hit, Killed On Highway 99 Near Florin Road

Traffic was shut down on SR-99 during the course of the investigation. It was reopened just before 10 a.m.

Body found on Hwy. 99 leads to hit-and-run investigation

Anyone with information about this hit-and-run incident is urged to call the CHP Communications Center at 916-861-1300.

It is unknown when the collision occured, but police received report of a possible dead animal in on Highway 99 at about 6:00am. They soon discovered that it was a man in his 50's or 60's that had been hit, dragged 200ft, and killed in the process. Investigation to find the exact cause of the man's death continues; check back for updates.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
Roadway: 
Highway 99

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