Possible Witnesses, Info Still Sought In Fatal Hit-and-Run in Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Santa Cruz Police Department is still investigating a February hit-and-run that killed a 26-year-old woman and issued a reminder to the community that anyone with information is asked to call the agency.

The crash on Feb. 6 near the intersection of Seabright Avenue and Broadway in Santa Cruz killed Bianca Zipper, an Austrian citizen who was with her newlywed husband traveling through Santa Cruz on vacation.

Zipper woman found dead on Seabright south of Broadway after officers responded at 2:38 a.m. to a report of a woman lying in the roadway, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police and Santa Cruz County coroner's officials determined she was the victim of a collision with a vehicle.

"The Santa Cruz Police Department is requesting assistance from any potential witnesses or member of the public who may have information regarding this case," the department said.

Anyone who may have seen this incident or has information is asked to contact Detective Williams at dwilliams@cityofsantacruz.com or 831-420-5839 or leave a message with the anonymous tip-line 831-420-5995. Tips can also be left through: http://cityofsantacruz.com/…/pol…/how-do-i/leave-a-crime-tip.

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--Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via SCPD