The Carson Police Department continues its search for the hit-and-run driver involved in the traffic accident that killed Mario Nunez, 27, in Carson, California. Updates made to the accident report on Sunday, October 11th, disclosed that the police do not have new information on the driver involved.
0T0he auto-bicycle collision took place in the early hours of Sunday, September 27th, near the intersection of Chico Street and Dominguez Street behind the Carson Mall. Nunez, who rode his bicycle on the roadway, was struck by an unidentified vehicle.
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The victim died at the crash site, while the unidentified driver and vehicle fled the scene. The collision area has many active businesses, and Melissa, the victim’s sister, asked business owners on Sunday to help find the missing motorist.
The woman asked anyone with video surveillance to provide any clip that might have captured the accident to the police. Nunez’s family and friends created a memorial at the crash site, as they await updates on the investigation.
The inquiry is ongoing, and anyone with helpful information that might lead to a positive arrest should contact the CPD on the listed line.
Auto-bicycle collisions are not very common on California roadways, but they end fatally for the bicyclists when they occur. To prevent the high fatality rate, riders must protect themselves by following safety tips released by law enforcement and traffic agencies.
When riding a bicycle, wear a properly fitted helmet, check equipment, and always ride with one hand on the handlebars. Adjust the bike to fit, enhance visibility at dusk or dawn, and look out for road hazards.
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