Lyft driver Henry 0. Reyes, 41, killed by alleged hit-and-run driver Steven Quintero, 24, on State Route 94 in San Diego, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 03/18/2017 - 9:13pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016

Lyft driver struck and killed while helping sick passenger in SR-94 hit-and-run

The driver pulled over on the right shoulder of SR-94 and stepped out of the car to help the woman.  His red Kia was struck from behind, killing the Lyft driver.  All three passengers were still inside the car when officers arrived at the scene.

Lyft driver killed in SR-94 crash identified

The suspect vehicle fled the crash but was located down the freeway embankment.  The occupants inside the suspect vehicle fled the scene but were taken into custody near 28th and G streets, according to CHP.

Not guilty plea for driver in fatal crash

In addition to murder, Quintero is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing injury, driving on a suspended license and driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or more.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Henry 0. Reyes
Steven Quintero
Roadway: 
State Route 94

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