Staff Reports
LUCERNE VALLEY • The California Highway Patrol is searching for a pickup believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash last week.
Angelo “Andy” Azzato 47, was found dead Nov. 7 on the side of Highway 247 near Post Office Road after he was apparently struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Authorities believe the crash occurred sometime between 5 and 10 p.m. Nov. 6. Azzato was riding a bicycle home from work, according to those who knew him.
The suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a silver 1999 to 2000 Dodge Ram pickup truck. It may have damage to its right front bumper and/or headlight assembly due to the crash, according to a CHP news release.
Anyone with information can call the CHP Victorville office at 760-241-1186.