101-year-old pedestrian Jose Noriega killed by alleged hit-and-run driver Ricardo Avalos, 41, on South Lorena Street and Opal Street in Boyle Heights, CA
Modified Date:
Fri, 02/27/2015 - 6:27amAccident Date:
Wednesday, October 1, 2014101-year-old man killed in LA hit-and-run crash
Detective Alex Padilla says the driver was followed by witnesses who then blocked his path and detained him until officers arrived.
101-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash in Boyle Heights
He was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center by paramedics, but succumbed to his injuries about 7:50 a.m.
Man accused in fatal Boyle Heights hit-and-run to be arraigned Friday
A man is scheduled to be arraigned today on charges stemming from the hit-and-run death of a 101-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk in Boyle Heights.
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Hit-and-Run Death of 101-Year-Old
Ricardo Avalos, 41, charged with a felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter, pleaded not guilty on both counts, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Crosswalk Lights Dedicated to 101-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run
"Every time this light turns red it will be a reminder to all of us that Mr. Noriega is watching over us," Principle Angelica Figueroa said.
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Jose Noriega, 101, was crossing South Lorena Street in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a 1997 Chevy Astro van traveling north, allegedly driven by Ricardo Avalos, who fled the scene.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Jose Noriega
Ricardo Avalos
Roadway:
South Lorena Street and Opal StreetCity:
Boyle Heights, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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