Travis Balthazar Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Road 224 [NORTH FORK, CA]

Travis Balthazar Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Road 224 [NORTH FORK, CA]

Danielle Cook and Christopher Robesky Arrested on Murder Charges after Hit-and-Run Crash in North Fork

 
NORTH FORK, CA (July 23, 2020) – A man who died in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning in unincorporated community of Madera County has been identified by authorities.
 
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on Road 224 near Grandma’s Place.
 
CHP officials said a white Acura sedan fatally struck a male pedestrian and fled the scene.
 
The victim, 31-year-old Travis Balthazar of O’Neals, was pronounced dead by first responders.
 
Later that morning, officials found the involved sedan in the Kerckhoff reservoir. They discovered evidence that the crash was intentional and turned the investigation over to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office for a homicide investigation.
 
Authorities arrested Danielle Cook and Christopher Robesky, both residents of North Fork, on murder charges .
 
A motive for the deadly crash has not been released.

We would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of Travis Balthazar.

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