Kevin Lentz, 36, killed in bicycle collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Jamison Connor, 41, on La Honda Drive in Escondido, California

Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 6:42am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, November 23, 2019

Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Leaves Behind Wife, Infant Son

A cyclist killed in a hit-and-run collision over the weekend has been identified by police as a 36-year-old new father from Vista. Investigators are still trying to track down the driver responsible.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Cyclist Crash Near Daley Ranch: EPD

The vehicle fled the scene but was later found abandoned with severe damage on the 600 block of Aster Street, Walters said.

Suspected Driver Faces 19 Charges in Deadly Escondido Hit-and-Run

Jamison Connor, 41, was arrested on Thanksgiving for allegedly hitting a cyclist with a car and fleeing the scene, leaving the victim to succumb to his injuries.

Parolee Convicted in Hit-and-Run Death of Cyclist in Escondido Sentenced

Though Connor received a 29-year, 10-month sentence, much of which stemmed from his prior strike conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. Lentz's family and friends say they were shocked to hear that the defendant could be eligible for parole in just a few years.

 

 

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Kevin Lentz
Jamison Connor
Roadway: 
La Honda Drive

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