November 13th 2024.
Tragedy struck the quiet town of Monterey on Sunday when a young woman lost her life in a hit-and-run accident. According to a news release from the California Highway Patrol, the victim was identified as 19-year-old Maddie Elizabeth Fletcher from North Carolina. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed her identity and shared the heartbreaking news with her loved ones.
It was a normal morning when the Monterey Communication Center received a call about a collision on State Route 1. Fletcher was behind the wheel of her black Honda Civic, driving in the first lane heading north. Suddenly, another vehicle in the second lane veered into her lane and collided with the back of her car. The impact caused Fletcher to lose control and swerve off the road, eventually crashing into a tree. The car then flipped over before coming to a stop on its wheels on a dirt embankment.
The news of this tragic incident spread quickly, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. As authorities investigated the scene, they discovered that the car that hit Fletcher's car had fled the scene and continued driving north on SR-1. The driver of the vehicle remains unidentified, and there is no information on whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Fletcher succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The CHP is now reaching out to the public for any information that could help identify the driver of the unknown vehicle. They urge anyone with information to contact the Monterey Area Office 24 hours a day at 796-2160, or during business hours at 770-8000.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of a young life and hopes that justice will be served for Maddie Fletcher. Let us all keep her family and loved ones in our thoughts during this difficult time.
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