Quick Take
California Highway Patrol officers responded to a hit-and-run crash at 7th Avenue and Eddy Lane in Live Oak that left a man and his dog dead at the scene early Wednesday.
A man and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run car accident early Wednesday morning in Live Oak. Police did not identify him or his age, but said he was approximately 30 years old.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to a crash at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Eddy Lane just east of Arana Gulch at 2:46 a.m. Wednesday. According to a CHP release, a vehicle traveling south on 7th Avenue struck the victim while he was walking his dog, and promptly fled the scene.
Despite life-saving efforts, medical personnel declared both the man and his dog dead at the scene.
Little is known about the motorist involved at this time, as the vehicle has not been identified, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. The cause is still under investigation.
A CHP spokesperson told Lookout that investigators are currently examining video surveillance from the area to learn more about the incident.
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