Thursday, March 11, 2010

Man Struck and Killed by Car While Fleeing from Robbery

All road users, including pedestrians, are required to follow traffic laws and avoid any kind of distraction that can result to road accidents. However, some distractions may be unavoidable and can suddenly end an innocent person’s life.

This is exactly what happened to a male teenager who was struck and killed in Canoga Park after failing to see an approaching car because he was focused on fleeing from a “would-be robber.”

According to reports, authorities found Miguel Alvarenga, 18, unconscious along the 20600 block of Sherman Way.

Investigators said a bicyclist approached the teen and tried to rob him.

Alvarenga was hit by a vehicle while he was running into the street, away from the bicyclist. He was brought to a local hospital where he was announced dead after a day because of his injuries, said reports.

Authorities are still trying to locate the whereabouts of the bicyclist and are asking for public assistance in accomplishing this goal.