Stockton, CA (September 12, 2025) – A 60-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene in central Stockton.
Accident Details: Police said the collision occurred at about 7:40 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Hunter Street. Responding officers and emergency medical personnel found him with severe injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive.
Investigators say the driver did not remain at the scene. Instead, the person abandoned the vehicle involved in the crash and leftbefore police arrived.
Investigation: Hit-and-run cases involving a fatality receive intense scrutiny because leaving the scene deprives victims of immediate help and delays accountability. Stockton police will examine the abandoned vehicle for fingerprints, DNA, and any personal effects left inside to identify the driver. They may also retrieve data from the car’s onboard systems and nearby traffic or security cameras to reconstruct the crash and track the suspect’s movements after leaving the vehicle.
Witness statements are valuable in these situations. Even details about the driver’s appearance or actions can help investigators. Detectives will also analyze lighting conditions, traffic signals, and the victim’s position on or near the road to determine how the collision happened.
Legal Considerations: Fleeing a crash scene is a serious offense and can have criminal and civil implications. This tragedy highlights how vital it is for motorists to remain alert and cautious, especially in areas where pedestrians may be crossing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the driver is urged to come forward. Tips from the public, along with evidence gathered at the scene, often make the difference in solving fatal hit-and-run cases and bringing accountability for victims and their families.
Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the family of the deceased may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. Such a claim can arise when someone’s negligent or unlawful actions lead to another person’s death, and it allows surviving relatives to seek accountability through the civil justice system. Damages in a wrongful death case can include funeral and burial expenses, the loss of the deceased’s financial support or household services, and compensation for the emotional impact of losing a loved one’s guidance, and companionship.
My deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of the man who died.
Source: CBS 10