One Dead After Being Struck By Vehicle on Highway 12

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A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle early this morning on westbound Highway 12, west of Middle Rincon Road.

A bystander flagged down a Santa Rosa Police officer around 1:20 AM this morning reporting a man laying unconscious alongside the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the victim appear to be struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and are looking for a blue/grey 2006 Mitsubishi Raider pickup truck with a missing front passenger headlight and front grill. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Rosa Police Department.