Eric Zentner, 30, has modeled for Versace and Louis Vuitton. He also appeared in /*Katy Perry*/'s music video for "Hot N Cold."
Early Saturday, Zentner was on his way to visit his mother in the Sacramento area when he ran out of gas near Buellton.
The /*California Highway Patrol*/ said he got out, started walking and was hit.
Authorities found pieces of plastic and light blue paint at the scene believed to belong to a light blue Dodge Caravan.
Zentner's family is asking the driver to come forward.