Benjamin Lee Taggart.

PREVIOUSLY:

• Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Head Injury North of Eureka Slough Bridge on Highway 101
• OBITUARY: Benjamin Lee Taggart, 1995-2017
• CHP Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Last Week’s Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision

From the California Highway Patrol:

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Humboldt Area has identified a possible vehicle model involved in last week’s Fatal Hit and Run on US-101. The vehicle in question is a Toyota Prius possible 2010 to 2015 models. The vehicle will have little to no damage to the front bumper area. The vehicle will have a missing, front, driver side fender wall. 

If anyone has any information that may help identify the driver and help locate the vehicle in question please contact the Humboldt Area CHP Office at (707) 822-5981 during business hours or the Humboldt Area Communications Center at (707)268-2000 after business hours.