Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Dead Cyclist Identified
Police say Zachary Parke, 25, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver
Zachary Parke, 25, of Santa Cruz was struck and killed overnight Wednesday by the driver of a metallic or burgunday Nissan or Infinity, according to the California Highway Patrol
The driver fled the scene and the rider was found by a passing cyclist. The accident occurred some time between midnight and 8 a.m., on Empire Grade Road, south of Heller Drive, police said.
CHP officers have asked people to be on the lookout for a car that has sustained damage that might be connected to the bicyclist. Witnesses or people with information are asked to call (831) 662-0511 or (831) 796-2160.
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