A pedestrian was killed very early Thursday morning on the freeway in Cottonwood by a driver who then fled the scene. The deceased 66-year-old woman was found and reported to the CHP at 2:24AM on the shoulder of Southbound Interstate 5 north of Gas Point Road. There were no vehicles in the area associated with the woman, though she had obviously been struck by a vehicle. Her name will be released after her family is notified. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who can help identify the hit-and-run driver is urged to call the CHP at 225-0500.
-Steve Gibson