Oscar Martinez Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Ridge Route Drive [Lake Forest, CA]

Oscar Martinez Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Ridge Route Drive [Lake Forest, CA]
Oscar Martinez Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Ridge Route Drive [Lake Forest, CA]

33-Year-Old Lake Forest Man Identified as Pedestrian Killed near Rockfield Boulevard

LAKE FOREST, CA (September 24, 2018) – A man was killed Monday evening following a pedestrian collision near Rockfield Boulevard. The victim was later identified as 33-year-old Oscar Martinez, a resident of Lake Forest.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Ridge Route Drive and Rockfield Boulevard, at about 10:30 PM. Events that led to the fatal crash were not immediately available.

Martinez suffered a severe head wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Meanwhile, the driver that hit the victim did not stop to render aid and fled the site of the crash.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision and to identify the hit-and-run driver and the vehicle involved. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the authorities at (949) 770-6011. Anonymous tips can be forwarded to OC Crime Stoppers at(855) 847-6227. No further details have been provided to the public at this time.


We at Sweet Law Group offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Oscar Martinez. May he rest in peace.


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