Sheriff's Office seeks driver involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in the South Valley
Jun. 21—Law enforcement is searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in the South Valley early Wednesday.
The crash occurred at Second and Rio Bravo around 12:30 a.m., according to a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office news release issued Friday.
"Upon arrival, deputies found a critically injured pedestrian who was quickly transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased," the office said.
The vehicle seen leaving the area shortly after the crash is described as a dark-colored 1987-1991 Ford truck with headlight damage and a silver or tan tailgate.
BCSO is asking for the community's help to locate the driver. "We seek any information or video footage to help identify and apprehend the individual involved," the release said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Throgmorton at 505-798-7000 or 505-496-5277.
