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Saturday March 30th, 2019 :: 12:49 a.m. PDT

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Pomona Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision

INCIDENT: HIT AND RUN FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION

DATE/TIME: Friday, March 29, 2019 8:33 PM

LOCATION: Holt Ave / Caswell St

SUSPECT VEHICLE:  Dark colored, newer, Dodge Charger

UNIT: Traffic Services Bureau

VICTIM: Barbara Fahnestock, Pomona Resident

On March 29, 2019 at 8:33 PM, Pomona Police responded to an injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian at Holt Ave and Caswell St.  When Officers arrived, they located a severely injured female in the middle of the roadway.  The Los Angeles County Fire Department pronounced her deceased at the scene.  

Witnesses said a dark colored, newer, Dodge Charger struck the female as she was crossing the street.  The suspect driver did not remain at the scene.  The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing the scene south on Palm St.

This collision is being investigated by the Pomona Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team.  Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call the Pomona Police Department's Traffic Services Bureau at (909) 802-7741 or (909) 620-2048.

Anyone with information that would aid in solving any crime is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).


Prepared by: Traffic Services

Pomona Police Department

909-620-2156

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490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766

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