LAKE LOS ANGELES – A 49-year-old pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck in Lake Los Angeles Saturday night, authorities said.
Guillermo Carrillo of Lake Los Angeles died at the scene and was located by a passing motorist who called 911, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The fatal hit-and-run collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, March 5, on Avenue N-8, west of 167th Street East.
“An unidentified driver of a Chevrolet pickup was traveling eastbound on Avenue N-8. Mr. Carrillo was walking on or near the roadway of Avenue N-8, just west of 167th Street East,” the CHP report states.
“For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet pickup collided with Mr. Carrillo. After the collision, the driver of the Chevrolet pickup fled the scene of the collision,” the CHP report states.
Investigators believe Carrillo was struck by a 1990 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck. They’re seeking witnesses to this collision.
Anyone who saw the crash is encouraged to contact the CHP’s Antelope Valley office at 661-948-8541.
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Carley says
My condolences to the family. There is still debris on the road there. I cannot bring myself to drive there as that was a valuable child of God that’s lost. I’ve prayed a lot for all involved. Coming home tonight, there was a large tumbleweed on the side of the road, hard to see, and I was driving calm and cautious. That’s when I thought about that poor incident.
Either way, condolences to his family. And I pray the driver comes forward and I know that can’t be easy to live with.
Guess Who? says
The driver who hit this person didn’t wake up that morning and say, “I think I’m going to run someone down today.” Obviously he was scared and took off; it was an accident. Its hard to see people @ night when their wearing dark clothing, and walking on the shoulder. My heart goes out to Guillermo family and the driver.
Linda says
I’m sure the driver didn’t plan it but scared, possibly under the influence or whatever reason doesn’t make it right to leave the scene. If the victim was one of your loved ones I’m sure you wouldn’t be defending the driver! Also, it’s illegal to flee the scene. When one receives their drivers license it is known under no circumstances are they suppose to leave the scene. An accident is an accident so remain at the scene, check on the victim and give an officer your side of the story!!!
My prayers and thoughts goes out to the Guillermo family and friends!
Guess Who? says
Linda, I agree with you; with all means I wasn’t defending the driver. I’m sure he went into shock and was scared to death. I will pray that the driver will do the right thing by turning themselves in.
Linda says
I fortunately have not been in that situation and pray to God that I won’t ever be. I’m sure your right that the driver was scared, I also pray that he/she turns themself in. Also I should have said I do pray for the driver because he/she has a lifetime of guilt to live with. I hope that the driver gives some closure and apologizes to the Guillermo family.
Chris says
Linda just to correct you and everyone else it’s the Carrillo family not Guillermo.!.!
Linda says
I apologize Chris for the incorrect name I typed above. I am truly sorry to you and your family for your loss. May Mr. Carrillo rest in peace. I pray that your family will have some questions answered when the perpetrator is caught. God Bless you and your family!
Chris says
I agree. You shouldn’t be defending this driver, he knows what he did and he fled the scene. If it was a accident he should had stayed at the scene and explain what happened, but instead the person wants to hide and not turn themselves in. Plus how do you know my uncle was wearing black clothing, he could have been wearing bright clothing for all you know. Anyways if this person was under the influence or wasn’t under the influence, he hit my uncle with their truck and left him there to die. If he would had stayed and did the right thing, my family and I wouldnt have to be suffering right now how we are and my uncle could still be alive today. I will never forgive this person because he’s to much of a damn crowd.
Tm says
That’s true..he should have stuck around and called 911.. He probably would have been alive..and the hit and run person would have less consequences to deal with them what he will be facing now..what an ass! I am very sorry for your loss of your uncle..
Chris says
I’m one of his nephews. It’s doesn’t matter what the drivers race was or why people are wasting their time on [removed] like that. We lost someone dearest to us, what matter is that we find this crowd that hit and killed my uncle and bring him to justice.
carol says
Sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your loved ones RIP Guillermo .
santa says
Makes me sick.how can you just drive away?that was someones son,dad,brother and freind .there is a god and you should remember he see’s all .plz who ever you are .turn your self in before you reall screw your life up.and god bless all drivers in the av
Tanya mcginn says
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this man.
Amber says
Thank you i am one of his daughters
lmm says
Sorry for your Family’s loss
Hope Thay find And punish the person that did this
Wendi Strobel says
Very sorry for your loss Amber…….
w says
Or tweakers,
J says
There must have been a witness, or how would they know what kind of truck it was and that it was a man driving ( according to the report) ? My condolences to the victim’s family.
gma says
I’ll BET 9-OUT of 10. That the driver of the pickup truck with Latino it’s just plain facts
J says
Probably and with no license or insurance…
pirriurris says
Okay Trump Jr. If you cannot stop being racist now, I may not hire you in the future.
SMHX2 says
…..or a redneck high on crack or with too many DUIs not to run from this one. Freaking ignorant racists, go spew your hatred and venom elsewhere and may karma come at you X 10- SMH
To Mr. Carrillo’s family, my deepest condolences- may he RIP.
llg says
Swhx2
You need to shut up because Latinos are the biggest racist there are you must be Latino
adriana says
Have some respect ur negativity is not welcomed
cla says
So Adriana.I guest the. Truth Bothers you.
Because. I Agree with the above post
9-10 it was A Latin. Driver
SMHX2 says
No, you MUST be a latino that now pretends to be European or redneck and you STFU, who do you think you are? I am not your child for you to re-direct me, you verbally attack those who can’t defend themselves and I am here to set you straight you oblivious derelict.
GD3 says
Racist or not, it’s Lake LA, so GMA is likely right. Almost certainly was an accident, but whoever hit them, latino or not, probably was scared of not having a license, insurance, citizenship, etc. About 5 years ago a young Army soldier was hit and killed on Ave. O way out around 200th East. I worked with the lady that hit him, she had just left work and he was running on the edge of the road and she clipped him. They said he would have lived had she stopped and called 911, but she fled. She left her mirror at the scene and were able to track her down. She got 2-years in prison, not nearly long enough in my mind. She wasnt drunk, and had all the proper requirements to drive, and she still didnt stop.