Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the mysterious case of a crash with a missing driver. About 3:18 a.m. Saturday morning, the driver of a 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 62 in Twentynine Palms. As the driver approached Lear Avenue in the number one lane, the truck collided with a 2009 Toyota Tacoma that had been abandoned in the number one lane. The driver of the Toyota was not at the scene. The driver of the Dodge pick-up truck was not injured in the crash, but both vehicles had to be towed. Deputies are seeking the driver of the Toyota, which has Wisconsin license plates FA6938. Anyone with information should call Deputy Lomboy at 760-366-4175.
