Murphys, CA…A 43 year old Murphys man was driving Vehicle a Ford Pickup northbound on French Gulch Road at an unknown speed. For an unknown reason, he lost control of his vehicle causing it to leave the roadway and collide with a tree stump. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to roll over. After the collision, He fled the scene; leaving his vehicle and three minor passengers at the scene. The three passengers sustained minor injuries and were later evaluated by paramedics. They declined further treatment or transportation to the hospital.

Alcohol and/or Drugs are considered a factor in this collision.

This collision is still under investigation.