ANTIOCH — A person died Tuesday night in what police called a hit-and-run near a highway.
Antioch police Lt. Joe Njoroge in a statement said police are searching for the driver who hit the unidentified female in the 3000 block of Wilbur Avenue, about a half-mile west of state Highway 160.
Authorities did not release the victim’s age or identity.
The collision happened about 6:10 p.m., as the person either walked or ran on Wilbur Avenue, Njoroge said. Officers arrived to find her on the ground and unresponsive. She died at the scene.
The driver drove away from the crash. Njoroge said police have not determined how the collision happened.
Police need help to find the driver and urged anyone with information to contact Sgt. Robert Green at rgreen@antiochca.gov or 925-779-6864. Those with information also can contact Antioch police at 925-778-2441.