Carlos Posada Obituary, Death – Authorities have released the identity of the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run incident that occurred Sunday night in Sylmar. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the victim as 29-year-old Carlos Posada. However, officials have not yet released information regarding his place of residence.
The fatal collision happened around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of Polk Street and DeGarmo Avenue. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, witnesses reported that a vehicle heading east on Polk Street struck Posada and then fled the scene without stopping to assist or call for help.
Emergency personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded promptly to the scene. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, Posada was pronounced dead at the location of the crash.
As of now, no detailed description of the suspect or the vehicle involved has been made available to the public. Police continue to investigate the incident and are likely appealing for any witnesses or anyone with surveillance footage in the area to come forward with information.
The tragic death of Carlos Posada adds to the growing concern surrounding hit-and-run incidents in the city, highlighting the dangers faced by pedestrians and the importance of driver responsibility and accountability. Investigators hope that someone may have seen or recorded something that could help lead to the identification of the driver responsible.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department to aid in the ongoing investigation.
