Los Banos Man Killed by Hit and Run Driver

By KSEE News

March 17, 2013 Updated Mar 17, 2013 at 11:55 PM PDT

An 18 year old Los Banos man has died after a hit and run collsion last night.

It happened at about 7:30 at Fairmont and Cardinal, north of Highway 152.

Police say the victim was riding a scooter in the area when a white Ford or Chevy pick up struck him.

The victim, 18 year old Fernando Buenrostro, was was dragged for a couple hundred feet before the truck fled the scene.

He suffered major head injuries, and was airlifted to a Modesto hospital, where he later died.

Buenrostro was in the national guard, stationed in Sacramento.

He had just received a promotion.

He is survived by his parents, and two younger brothers.

Police are still looking for the light colored pickup that hit Buenrostro...

If you have any information, please call Los Banos Police at 209-827-7070.

Or call Crimestoppers, at 498-STOP.