FARMINGTON, MN — Farmington police have narrowed their search for the vehicle involved in a July 14 fatal hit-and-run, saying the driver may have been behind the wheel of a silver or gray 2008 to 2011 Ford Focus. Investigators said the update came after surveillance video added new details to what witnesses first described as a darker vehicle.
The crash happened about 9:44 p.m. near Minnesota Highway 50 and Dushane Parkway, by the McDonald’s restaurant. Police said two juvenile boys were crossing the highway when one, who was riding a bicycle, was struck and killed by the westbound vehicle.
Vehicle details updated
Capt. Bob Sauter said the department now believes the suspect car matches a Ford Focus from the 2008 to 2011 model years. Police also said the vehicle is expected to have front-end and passenger-side damage.
Investigators believe it is missing its passenger-side exterior mirror, which was recovered at the scene. The department released a stock photo of a Ford Focus and posted the new information on social media July 14.
Witness accounts and evidence
Sauter said the first color description came from a witness, and that color mistakes are common in stressful situations. He said the newer surveillance video gave police a clearer picture of the vehicle than the original reports…