[09-17-2026] San Joaquin County, CA – Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Stockton

A man died after a hit-and-run collision in Stockton’s Bear Creek District overnight on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

According to the Stockton Police Department, officers responded to the incident at the intersection of Wagner Heights Road and Single Tree Court.

Officers found a male victim at the scene. First responders transported him to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Authorities did not immediately release the victim’s identity or provide details about the vehicle involved in the collision.

Stockton police traffic investigators are investigating the crash and working to identify a suspect.

No additional details about the circumstances of the incident were immediately available.

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