SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On Friday, June 27, at approximately 5:17 a.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of a pedestrian down in the lanes of traffic on southbound State Route (SR-99) north of Fruitridge Road.

Preliminary investigation indicates an unidentified male pedestrian (John Doe) was walking in lanes of traffic when an unidentified vehicle struck the pedestrian causing major injuries.

The vehicle that struck the pedestrian failed to remain on scene and continued driving south on SR-99. Upon California Highway Patrol arrival, the male pedestrian was located lying in the fifth lane, partially in the righthand shoulder and determined to have succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and California Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or observed the pedestrian in the roadway prior to the collision.

If you have any information, contact the South Sacramento California Highway Patrol Area Office at 916-897-5600 during business hours or the Sacramento California Highway Patrol Communications Center at 916- 861-1300 after hours.

The identification of John Doe will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office upon notification of Next of Kin.

Cooperation from the community is crucial in helping California Highway Patrol resolve this matter.