CHP Appealing To Repair Shops In Gavin Gladding Hit And Run

Flowers and letters (left) in memory of Gavin Gladding (right, image courtesy of Clovis Unified )

FRESNO (KMJ) — Investigators searching for the vehicle which killed Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding are appealing to body-shop and repair facilities.

In an update Friday morning, the CHP appealed for anyone working in automotive repair to keep a watch out for requests for parts to a 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

It is believed that the vehicle will have a shattered front passenger window and front end damage, as well as missing a passenger side mirror. Anyone with information can call CHP on (559) 262-0400 or Valley Crime Stoppers on (559) 498-STOP

Gavin Gladding died while out jogging around 6am Sunday morning, when he was struck by a black pickup truck close to Friant and Copper. The 43 father of two later succumbed to his injuries.

Hear the report from KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew as it aired: