FHP Seeks Driver in Deadly Orange County Hit-and-Run on Silver Star Road
Witnesses reported a blue Chevy Malibu showing front-end damage with the driver’s-side mirror missing.
Overview
- Troopers say the crash occurred around 11:12 p.m. Monday on Silver Star Road near Le Harvey Boulevard.
- A 2003 Honda Accord struck a pedestrian who stepped into the roadway, and the Honda driver got out to help, according to FHP.
- A second vehicle then hit both the pedestrian and the assisting driver before the motorist checked the damage and drove off.
- The pedestrian was pronounced dead at a hospital, while the Honda driver sustained minor injuries.
- Witnesses described the fleeing driver as an adult Black male wearing a black hoodie, and anyone with information is asked to call FHP at *347 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477 or submit a tip online.