– Man fatally injured in hit-and-run in Orange County
– Suspect still at large in fatal Orange County hit-and-run.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : In Santa Ana, California, authorities are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver responsible for a tragic crash that left one person dead and another hospitalized. The victim who lost his life in the incident has been identified as 21-year-old Joshua Cervantes by the Santa Ana Police Department.
The heartbreaking incident took place on April 2, 2023, at the intersection of Ross Street and St. Gertrude Place. Cervantes and some friends were standing near a car in the roadway when a speeding SUV struck him and a friend. The driver of the SUV fled the scene without stopping, leaving Cervantes lying unresponsive on the road. Despite efforts to save him, Cervantes was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local trauma center. The other person involved in the crash was hospitalized for several days but survived the ordeal.
Frances Morga, Cervantes’ mother, expressed her devastation over the loss of her son, describing him as her world. She pleaded for anyone with information about the hit-and-run driver to come forward and provide closure for the family. The suspect vehicle is described as a silver or gold-colored SUV from the 2000s, similar to a Ford Expedition.
As the one-year anniversary of Cervantes’ passing approaches, his loved ones continue to seek justice for him. They urge anyone with information to contact the Santa Ana Police Department or submit anonymous tips to OC Crime Stoppers. The family is determined to see the perpetrator held accountable for their actions to prevent further harm to others.
Joshua Cervantes is survived by his parents, brother, and a close-knit community of friends who are mourning his loss. His family remains hopeful that the hit-and-run driver will be apprehended and brought to justice for their devastating actions. If you have any information regarding this case, please reach out to Santa Ana police sergeant Richard Shin at 714-245-8294. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227 or online at occrimestoppers.org. Let’s come together to ensure that Joshua Cervantes receives the justice he deserves..
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