Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2024) 72-year-old Alberto Castaneda, a sewing machine operator, was struck and killed in a South Los Angeles crosswalk on January 3rd. The accident happened at the intersection of Main Street and West Adams Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Castaneda was in a designated crosswalk when, suddenly, a speeding vehicle appeared out of nowhere. Without slowing down, the car slammed into Castaneda in the crosswalk and sped away. Martha Correa, Castaneda’s daughter, said, “He died alone and he was just thrown. He died right there on the street.”
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The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., according to authorities. It was later revealed that the vehicle that struck Castaneda was stolen. Not only was the vehicle stolen, but the occupants were using helium from a tank to drug themselves as they sped through the streets of Los Angeles, Martha said.
Initial investigation revealed that the vehicle ran a red light at a high speed and struck Castaneda while he was in the crosswalk, walking home from work in the Fashion District of Los Angeles. Castaneda’s family wants justice. The Los Angeles Police Department said that four men and two women were inside the stolen vehicle. One witness even snapped a photo of the suspects.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Castaneda’s family with funeral expenses. Officers are still working on this case and are determined to bring the suspects to justice.