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The Eureka Police Department released new information today about two vehicles believed to have been involved in a Dec. 15 fatal hit and run on Broadway south of 14th Street.

According to EPD, witnesses said Ashley Madonia, 36, was hit as she walked outside of the crosswalk around 8 p.m. Officers who arrived on scene  began life-saving efforts, which were continued by Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance personnel. She was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, EPD is seeking information on two trucks: a 1994-1999 Chevrolet 2500 or 3500 pickup, white with dark lower color panel and an unknown make/model/year, two door, dark colored small pickup.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Detective Amber Cosetti at [email protected] or (707)441-4315 or Sergeant Gary Whitmer at [email protected] or (707)441-4306.

Read the EPD release below:

On December 15, 2019, detectives with the Eureka Police Department began investigating a fatal hit and run pedestrian collision that occurred at the 1400 block of Broadway. Based on evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation, we have updated the descriptions of the two involved vehicles.

Vehicle 1: 1994-1999 Chevrolet 2500 or 3500 pickup, white with dark lower color panel.

Vehicle 2: unknown make/model/year, two door, dark colored small pickup.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Detective Amber Cosetti at [email protected] or (441) 4315 or Sergeant Gary Whitmer at [email protected] or (707)441-4306.