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Information sought in fatal hit and run in Palmdale [UPDATE: Victim ID’d]

by The AV Times Staff • December 13, 2021 8 Comments

Local detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision in Palmdale early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a pedestrian in his 20s.

The incident was reported around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, on  25th Street East, just south of Crosspointe Drive, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.

“The preliminary facts of this investigation indicate in the early morning hours… a pedestrian was struck by an unknown black vehicle, which was driving southbound on 25th Street East. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, and the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the news release states.

The victim’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification, but he was a man in his 20s, according to Sarah Ardalani at the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

“The black vehicle sustained traffic collision damage to the front passenger side and is missing the passenger side mirror,” the sheriff’s news release states.

The incident remains under investigation, and anyone who was in the area during the time of the collision is encouraged to contact the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips at http://lacrimestoppers.org.

UPDATE: The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified the victim as Daniel Ricozapata, 26, whose city of residence is not known.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Palmdale

8 comments for "Information sought in fatal hit and run in Palmdale [UPDATE: Victim ID’d]"

  1. Robert says

    December 16, 2021 at 8:41 am

    1:40 a.m. ?

    Must have been walking home from work

    Reply
  2. Rho says

    December 16, 2021 at 7:29 am

    My condolences to his family. He was so young.

    Reply
  3. Jasmin Castellanos says

    December 13, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    This was not supposed to happen he was only 26 we need justice for him and his family!

    Reply
    • Antonio says

      December 14, 2021 at 12:05 am

      Hey is tony lol.. woow did u know this person?

      Reply
    • Stinger says

      December 15, 2021 at 8:30 am

      Please present evidence to support your statement.

      Reply
      • Desertgirl says

        December 15, 2021 at 10:13 am

        I’m with you. I want to see that data.

        Reply
    • Tim Scott says

      December 15, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Common sense suggests that after midnight on a weekend a hit and run driver is odds on to be a DUI. You are letting your hatefulness overcome your perception of reality. But haters are not known for being in touch with reality, so this is no surprise.

      Reply
  4. Crossroads says

    December 13, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    The AV is a death trap when it comes to the driver’s! People don’t value human life Bunch of irresponsible behavior Send his Ass to the Chamber!!!

    Reply

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