Identity of man dead after hit and run in Santa Barbara revealed

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 39-year-old man later identified as Juan Lopez of Santa Barbara died after a hit-and-run crash near Cliff Drive at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD).

Officers arrived on the scene after calls of an injured pedestrian in the road but later determined Lopez was struck by a car and sadly passed from his injuries later, explained the SBPD.

The suspect involved is still outstanding and the SBPD requests anyone with information to contact the Watch Commander's Office or its Dispatch Center via phone, detailed the SBPD.

This remains an active investigation and updates will be provided as it becomes available to Your News Channel.