The SAPD is still hunting for the hit and run driver who killed Joshua Cervantes last year

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 2:07 a.m., Officers responded to the area of Ross St. and St. Gertrude Pl. of a report of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian, according to the SAPD.

When police and fire personnel arrived, they located Joshua Cervantes, a 21-year-old, lying in the roadway unresponsive. Despite lifesaving measures at a local trauma center, he succumbed to his injuries later that morning.

Traffic Detectives are encouraging anyone with information regarding this case to come forward and help bring closure to family/friends.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Sergeant Richard Shin at (714) 245-8294

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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