Man dies after being hit by two cars in King City, suspects sought

King City officials are investigating hit-and-runs that left one man dead.

It happened Wednesday night in the 700 block of S. First St.

When officers responded, they determined a man had been run over by a vehicle and he was pronounced dead the scene.

During the investigation, it was discovered the vehicle that initially hit the victim fled the scene. A second vehicle then struck the male again. The second also vehicle also fled the scene.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin and he was turned over to the Monterey County Coroners office. The cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Investigators are now reaching out to the public for their cooperation in the investigation. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to call the King City Police Department, Officer Scott Baughman at (831) 386-5986 or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.