UPDATE [2/6/21]: Marquez was released from custody at 6:31 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, after posting $50,000 bond, according to LASD inmate records. He is due in court on March 10.
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PALMDALE – Authorities Thursday released the name and photo of a man wanted in connection with a Jan. 30 hit and run crash in Palmdale that killed 17-year-old Albert Cruz and 18-year-old Sergio Martinez.
William Alexander Marquez, 34, is wanted for gross vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run, according to a sheriff’s bulletin. He is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. Anyone who encounters Marquez should contact law enforcement immediately. “Do not attempt to apprehend,” the sheriff’s bulletin states.
The fatal traffic collision occurred around 10:22 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, near 10th Street West and Avenue O-8, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the coroner’s office.
A black 2015 Chrysler 200, believed to be driven by Marquez, was northbound on 10th Street West when the vehicle traveled through a red light at Avenue O-8 and collided with a dark gray 2018 Honda Civic that was westbound on Avenue O-8.
The occupants in the Civic [Cruz and Martinez] were pronounced dead at the scene. The Chrysler’s driver fled the scene on foot prior to the arrival of law enforcement, sheriff’s officials said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of William Alexander Marquez is encouraged to contact Detective Day at the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at 661-272-2400. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
UPDATE: The Palmdale Sheriff’s Station released video of the Chrysler’s driver running away from the crash. View it below:
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Mary says
This story has nothing to do with anything in the comments. Two teenage boys living their lives driving in Palmdale will never come home again. Two teenage boys! I am the mom of two teenagers. At this point after reading this article how is the av being trashed and this race does that and this race does that matter? These were two young men starting their lives, probably on an errand or out having fun and this creep ran rather than attempting to aid them. And shame on all of you for not acknowledging them and the horrific loss of these young men and their lives to their families. It makes me sick to see grown adults with no somber attitude or respect to our youth. they will never marry or have families or live their full lives. Their families have pain you could never imagine. Stop coming to our public newspaper to push forward your sick hate filled agenda. Praying so hard for these boys and their families tonight. They were young men with promise ripped away by this coward running through the streets when he could have been calling 911 and applying pressure to their wounds or performing cpr.
Jim T. says
What a Pathetic Double Standard. Remember that Eastside School Principal that killed that woman in a drunk driving crash? She got 15 to life her bail was 2 Million and she stayed in the whole time. She only killed one person. This guy kills 2 and only 50,000 bail? What happens if he tries to flee to Mexico? These Pathetic Liberal DAs should lose their law degrees and get sued. They are aiding and abetting.
Gasconis trash so is william marquez says
People are claiming he only had to put up 1% of this. This is Gascons work.
JUNIOR says
Thank you God for catching my cousin killer.I really hope that both victims families stay strong thru this tragedy.That careless person will have to answer to someone in this world or next .
Jason says
What a shocker, kills two people, runs and then is given the lowest possible bail amount. Have to love the new policies of Gascon. Hopefully when he goes to court, he gets one of the judges with the balls to tell the DAs office to go fly a kite and goes with the longest sentence possible.
AV Resident says
You are so correct, Jason. Gascon is the devil for every victim. LA County residents need a recall on Gascon. His agenda is starting to push quite a few buttons in LA County.
Av mom says
It’s a sad situation the victims family deserves justice… But on the other hand what if this was Williams first offense and he ran away because he was scared. As a mother it hits home may God help them
Matt says
The fact that he ran away instead of helping is a bad sign. Possibly under the influence, maybe not, but the fact that he didnt hang around to provide aide or are least call someone. First offense or not, people died, he deserves quite a bit of time.
Wanted says
Willy likely went south.