Driver sought in fatal hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in Irvine

Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian in Irvine Wednesday night. According to the Irvine Police Department, officers responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive around 8:54 p.m. on June 10. Police and firefighters attempted life-saving measures at the scene before the pedestrian was transported to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Preliminary information indicates the victim was walking northbound in a marked crosswalk across Alton Parkway on the east side of Irvine Center Drive when they were struck by a westbound vehicle traveling through the intersection. Investigators said the driver fled the scene following the collision. The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the vehicle and driver involved. Authorities believe the vehicle may be dark-colored and likely sustained front-end damage in the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of family members. The department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is handling the investigation. Anyone with information about the collision or the driver is encouraged to contact Detective Hank Gallegos at 949-724-7024 or [email protected].