Police release video, photos of vehicle wanted in deadly hit-and-run crash in Yucca Valley

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department released video and photos of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Yucca Valley.

Detectives are looking for a beige, tan, or gold-colored Toyota Corolla that was seen leaving the scene of the crash, which was reported on Nov. 6, at around 2 p.m. on Airway Avenue and Primrose Drive.

An elderly woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway on her motorized mobility scooter at the intersection. The vehicle fled the scene westbound on Yucca Trail from Airway Avenue.

The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Following the incident, deputies from the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) initiated an investigation into the fatal hit-and-run.

Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the suspect and the suspect vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Deputy R. Quiroz Falcon at (760) 366-4175.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or submit information online at www.wetip.com.