55-Year-Old Rialto Man Identified as Hit-and-Run Victim near North Sycamore Avenue
RIALTO, CA (November 6, 2018) – A man was killed Tuesday evening following a hit-and-run crash on East Baseline Road near North Sycamore Avenue. The victim was later identified as 55-year-old Jose Estrada, a resident of Rialto.
According to the Rialto Police Department, the male pedestrian was found unresponsive on East Baseline, at about 8:42 PM. Events that led to the collision were not immediately available.
Estrada suffered severe injuries and trauma, likely caused by a vehicle. Despite aggressive life-saving efforts, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene at 8:56 PM. Meanwhile, the involved vehicle did not stop to render aid and immediately fled the area.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fatal crash and to identify possible contributing factors. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the authorities as soon as possible. Additional information will be released once it becomes available.
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jose Estrada. We wish them strength and comfort during this challenging time. May he rest in peace.
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