Sheriff’s Office releases identity of field worker killed in hit and run crash

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has identified a field worker who was hit and killed early Wednesday morning in a field outside of Salinas.

The victim is identified as 28-year-old Luis Martinez Cimientos of Salinas.

Tanimura & Antle verified that Cimientos was one of the company's employees and issued a statement:

"We are very sad to learn that one of our employees was an innocent victim of the hit and run yesterday.  Our hearts go out to the family during this difficult time.  We urge anyone with information to please call CHP at 831-796-2160."

Chief Admin Officer for Tanimura & Antle Kerry Varney

The CHP is looking for the driver of the van that reportedly hit and killed him near Armstrong Road and McFadden Road. A witness told investigators that the man was hit by a gray minivan that left the area after the crash happened.

Field worker struck and killed by van in hit and run collision

CHP is asking anyone who was in the area around 5:55 a.m. or saw a van traveling south on McFadden Road at that time to please contact them immediately.

You can do so by calling CHP's 24/7 hotline at 831-796-2160