Redwood City police early Monday morning were investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian strike on El Camino Real.
At about 2:50 a.m., police shut down El Camino Real between Maple Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Redwood City to investigate a pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle, police said.
Police are searching for a white cargo van with major front-end damage and a male driver in his 40s last seen traveling northbound on El Camino Real near Lincoln Avenue.
Police advised the public to avoid the area and drivers to find alternate routes.
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The roadway reopened at about 7:05 a.m.
Anyone with information should contact Detective Denning at 650-780-7141, Officer Cang at 650-780-7100 or the anonymous tip line at 650-780-7110.
