William Marquez Sought by Authorities in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Palmdale
William Marquez Wanted Following Palmdale Hit-and-Run Accident that Killed 2 at 10th Street West and Avenue O-8
Palmdale, California (February 5, 2021) – William Alexander Marquez, 34, is wanted by the authorities following a hit-and-run accident that killed two people Sunday night at an intersection in Palmdale.
The deadly accident occurred at about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, January 30, at the intersection of 10th Street West and Avenue O-8, authorities reported.
According to the authorities, a black Chrysler was fleeing the scene of a previous crash when the driver allegedly ran a red light at the intersection and T-boned a grey Honda Civic that was heading westbound on Avenue O-8.
Two occupants of the Honda, Sergio Martinez, 18, and his cousin Anthony Cruz, 17, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other parties suffered unknown injuries but declined hospitalization.
According to the officials, the driver of the black vehicle allegedly fled the scene on foot.
Authorities said Marquez is wanted on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run. Police described Marquez as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff’s officials at 661-272-2400.
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