Pedestrian Killed in Santa Rosa Hit-and-Run

A pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near Steele Lane in Santa Rosa on January 4, 2025, around 10:10 p.m. Emergency personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene, while the suspect vehicle remains unidentified and unlocated. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has expressed that they have limited information regarding the vehicle involved and are urging anyone with details about the incident to contact their office at (707) 806-5600. The left two lanes of the highway were closed for the investigation. This incident underscores the tragic consequences of hit-and-run accidents and the need for community assistance in resolving such cases.