Police find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run crash in Merced, driver still wanted

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Search underway for driver after deadly hit-and-run crash in Merced
A search is underway for a driver who hit and killed a man in Merced on Monday night.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Investigators have found a suspect vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Merced.

Merced police have located a 2024 Toyota tundra pick up tied to Monday night's collision near Yosemite and Cordova avenues.

Authorities say 39-year-old Justin Rigers was crossing the street when he was stuck.

That driver never stopped.

Merced police say a second car also hit the victim, but that driver stopped and is cooperating.

While the suspect truck has been located, no arrests have been made.

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