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$20K reward offered in Canyon Country hit-and-run death

by The AV Times Staff • January 24, 2017

Desiree Renee Lawson [Image via gofundme]
LOS ANGELES – The Board of Supervisors approved a monetary reward Tuesday for information leading to the hit-and-run driver who killed a teen in Canyon Country the day after Christmas.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger recommended the $20,000 reward in the case of a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-old Desiree Renee Lawson  at about 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26.

The teenager was crossing Sierra Highway, south of Soledad Canyon Road, when she was struck by a car described by witnesses as a gold, tan or a dark- colored four-door sedan with a lowered front end.

Investigators said there may be damage to the hood or front end of the car.

The girl, who had five siblings, had been reported missing in September. She had a history of disappearing from her home, according to her relatives, who said that before her death, she had called home and promised to return soon.

Anyone with more information on this incident is encouraged to contact sheriff’s Detective Mark Cramer or Sgt. Scott Shoemaker at 661-255-1121.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

4 comments for "$20K reward offered in Canyon Country hit-and-run death"

  1. Be equal says

    January 25, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    The sheriff should investigate Tim Scott it sounds like something he would do

    • Tim Scott says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Said someone who knows nothing about me in a demonstration of ignorant hatred.

  2. Ed says

    January 25, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    I’m very very very sorry for your loss …..

  3. HEMi says

    January 25, 2017 at 2:49 am

    I’m sorry for your loss, … Young or old people be more careful watch where your going and be alert…

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