A woman has died following a suspected hit-and-run crash on Highway 99 in Madera County, California, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The fatal incident prompted a response from local officers as investigators worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. According to information reported by FOX26, CHP received a report of a person lying in the slow lane of southbound Highway 99. Madera CHP officers responded to the location and found a woman deceased on the right shoulder of the highway. The preliminary investigation indicated that the woman had been in the southbound lanes when she was struck by an unknown vehicle. Authorities said the driver allegedly left the scene without stopping to provide assistance or contacting 911. The circumstances that led to the woman being in the roadway remain unclear based on the information currently available. Investigators will need to establish the sequence of events, identify the vehicle involved, and determine what happened in the moments before the collision. Leaving the scene of a crash involving a seriously injured person can delay emergency assistance and complicate an investigation. CHP is investigating the incident as a suspected hit-and-run, although further details about the driver and vehicle involved were not provided in the report. The woman’s identity, age, and hometown have not been released in the information provided. Details regarding the exact time of the crash, possible witnesses, and whether authorities have identified any suspects were also not available. The fatal Highway 99 accident has resulted in the loss of a woman’s life, while questions remain about how the collision occurred and who was responsible. Authorities may release additional information as the investigation progresses. Personal Details and Incident Information Detail Information Incident Suspected fatal hit-and-run Location Southbound Highway 99, Madera County, California Victim Woman; identity not available Reported agency California Highway Patrol Vehicle involved Unknown Driver’s status Not available Investigation Ongoing; further details not provided Disclaimer: This article is based on the information provided from the FOX26 report. Details may change as authorities release additional findings. The victim’s identity and other unconfirmed information have not been assumed. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Threads Post navigation Saylor Graham Shooting Bend, OR: 7-Year-Old Oregon School Shooting Survivor Receives Community Support During Recovery Bianca Nagel Obituary, Toledo, OH Death – Anthony Wayne High School Mourns Reported Loss of Student