Greenfield hit-and-run victim dies, suspect still on the run from police

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) -- UPDATE: July 26, 2022: The victim in a Greenfield hit-and-run has died of his injuries, according to Greenfield Police.

Police identified the victim as 21-year-old Oscar Lopez.

Lopez was struck by a vehicle on the 1100 block of Elm Avenue on July 22. Police said Lopez passed away on Sunday.

The suspect in the hit-and-run has been identified as Alfonso Benito Herrera. Police said Herrera is still on the run and are asking for help finding him.

If you have information on Herrera’s whereabouts, Greenfield Police ask that you contact Detective Lerma at 831-601-8376. You can remain anonymous.

ORIGINAL STORY

Greenfield Police are looking for the suspect involved in a hit-and-run collision Friday that left a pedestrian badly injured.

The incident happened Friday at the 1100 block of Elm Avenue between 10th and Elmwood Drive.

It was there the 21-year-old was hit by a car. The suspect then left the scene.

The victim as of early Saturday was still in the hospital in critical condition.

The suspect, meanwhile, has been identified by police as 34-year-old Alfonso Benito Herrera and an arrest warrant has been issued after police have been unable to find him.

Herrera is described as a Hispanic male adult, 5'4" and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on this individual's whereabouts is asked to contact Greenfield Police at 831-385-8311