Police Seek Public’s Help Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run

by April Charlton , April 2, 2013

SANTA MARIA – The Police Department is seeking the public’s help in an ongoing investigation into a fatal hit-and-run of a 35-year-old female that occurred over the Easter weekend.

Looking north on Mahoney at Black

Officers responded to a call of a person down by the side of the road in the area of Mahoney and Black Road just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Upon arrival at the scene, they discovered a deceased female lying by the roadway.

Investigators believe the unidentified woman was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Mahoney Road, which then fled the area and continued traveling north, police said.

Police later identified the victim as 35-year-old Stacia Parlanti.

Anyone with any information regarding the fatal collision is is urged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department as soon as possible at (805) 928-3781. Anonymous tips can also be made by calling CrimeStoppers at at 1-877-800-9100.

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April Charlton

April Charlton is a freelance journalist who specializes in criminal and local government matters. She has more than 11-plus years of experience as a reporter, covering everything from cops and courts to city and county governments. She writes for CrimeVoice and several newspapers on the Central Coast, including the Santa Maria Times, a daily publication, and its sister papers, Times Press Recorder and The Adobe Press. She may be reached at really_dawn@yahoo.com for any comments or suggestions that you may have.