46-Year-Old Man Dies after Struck by Hit-and-Run Vehicle in Lancaster
LANCASTER, CA (April 21, 2024) – Louie Martin Cervantes died in a hit-and-run crash in Lancaster Thursday on April 11.
The fatal crash happened in the 16200 block of Valeport Avenue, just near 162nd Street East and Avenue O. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Cervantes was struck by a vehicle which fled the scene.
Cervantes suffered fatal injuries from the crash and he died at the scene. He was 46 years old.
Authorities identified a woman known as Erica as a person of interest, who was being sought for questioning and presumed to be the driver of the involved vehicle.
Investigators urged anyone with information about this case to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Louie Cervantes.
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