Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Deaths Spur Police Searches in California, Maryland, Texas

Multiple hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians have recently resulted in fatalities across the United States, with authorities actively seeking the drivers responsible. In Bakersfield, California, police are searching for a driver of a 2013-20 white Ford Fusion who struck and killed a pedestrian on Union Avenue, noting the vehicle likely has damage to the passenger side and a missing side-view mirror. Maryland State Police are investigating a hit-and-run on Largo Road in Prince George's County where Leroy Wedge, 43, was fatally struck; the suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2012-2014 GMC Terrain or Chevrolet Equinox. In McAllen, Texas, police have issued an arrest warrant for John Anthony Saenz, 28, accused of hitting and killing Juan Nava Hernandez and fleeing the scene; Saenz is described as 5'8", 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities in all cases are urging the public to come forward with information to assist in apprehending the drivers and bringing justice for the victims. Rewards and multiple contact options have been provided for those with relevant information.