David Edward Lee Jackson Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Florin Road

Hit-and-Run Driver Wanted after Fatal Pedestrian Collision near Bowling Drive

SACRAMENTO, CA (August 30, 2018) – A man was killed early Thursday morning, following a hit-and-run crash near Bowling Drive. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 29-year-old Sacramento resident David Edward Lee Jackson.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place shortly before 1:30 AM. The victim was crossing Florin Road when he was struck by a vehicle in the far left lane.

The impact propelled Jackson into the center median, causing him to slam into a tree. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District officials that responded to the accident.

Meanwhile, the vehicle involved did not stop to render aid and fled the scene. A witness described the suspect vehicle as an older green Chevrolet Silverado with minor front-end damage. There is no description of the hit-and-run driver at this time. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the South Sacramento CHP office at (916) 681-2300.

Further details have not been provided to the public, as authorities continue to investigate.

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved loved ones of David Edward Lee Jackson. We wish them strength and comfort during this trying time. May he rest in peace.

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