UPDATE: Santa Cruz Police seeking public’s help in hit-and-run investigation

UPDATE 6/19/2015: Santa Cruz Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the car responsible for hitting and killing a woman June 10 at Highway 1 and River St.

Investigators said a silver colored car, similar to a Toyota Prius, was seen in video from a security camera at the time of the crash. Police believe its likely the windshield and a wiper would have been broken as well as front-end damage.

Anyone with information can report anonymously to the Tip Line at 831-420-5995.

UPDATE 6/21/2015: The Santa Cruz County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in Wednesday morning’s deadly hit-and-run crash as Dene Shaw, 59, of Santa Cruz.

Investigators said the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle.

UPDATE 6/10/2015 1:53 p.m.: A 59-year-old woman was killed during a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of Highway 1 and River St. early Wednesday morning, according to Santa Cruz Police.

Officers do not have any suspect information at this time and are looking for help from witnesses.

PREVIOUS STORY: Santa Cruz Police said officers are investigating a deadly hit and run early Wednesday morning.

Police said the crash happened near Highway One at River Street after midnight Wednesday. Officers said the victim was a woman and they have little information of the suspects vehicle.

The road was closed for several hours to process the incident, but has since reopened.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.