Auburn police searching for suspect in pedestrian death
AUBURN, Ala. (WAKA) – Auburn police are searching for the suspected driver they believe hit a pedestrian last Thursday, and fled the scene.
APD says officers responded to the area of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive following a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle that left the scene.
Police say the victim, identified as 56-year-old Reginald Griffin, was taken to East Alabama Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries.
Auburn police have identified the suspected driver as Hernaldo Isidro Espinoza Fonseca, of Auburn.
Felony warrants have been issued for the arrest of Fonseca.
Anyone with information regarding Fonseca’s whereabouts or the collision is encouraged to contact the Auburn Police Department at (334) 246-1391.
Police say the public should not attempt to confront or detain Fonseca.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
