Fatal hit and run driver sought

A woman was struck and killed Saturday night in Orangevale by a hit and run driver that has yet to be found. According to details from a California Highway Patrol (CHP) report, at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, a vehicle traveling westbound on Greenback Lane near Walnut Avenue struck a woman who was reportedly walking northbound, outside of the crosswalk. Cynthia Wright, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle that struck her left the scene and investigators on the case are hoping witnesses will come forward. Tuesday morning, a small memorial of flowers was visible near the location that Wright was struck. Wright's family spoke with various local media, hoping to locate the driver who struck and killed the local mother and grandmother, described by her family as a, "kind soul who cared deeply for her family." "Cynthia was a very loving, caring sister," said Dean Brooks, her brother. "I'll miss everything about her." Brooks lives in Southern California and went public to thank first responders and community members who tried to help his sister in her final moments Saturday night. "Knowing that people went out of their way to help my sister in a time of need is amazing for somebody that they didn't even know," he said. Investigators collected evidence from the scene and are reportedly working with area residents and businesses, hoping to locate any camera footage that might help them determine the suspects. As of Tuesday afternoon they have identified the suspect car to be a dark maroon/brown 2007-2008 Honda Element SC that is likely to have left front corner damage due to the collision with the pedestrian. Brooks hopes someone will come forward and the person responsible will be found soon. According to Brooks, Wright is survived by her husband, a son and two grandchildren. Anyone with information or who might have seen the Honda is asked to contact the CHP at 9160464-1450 or email tsenter@CHP.CA.GOV.