James Gonzalez, 40, Jailed Year After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA (May 7, 2021) – On May 7, Friday, authorities sentenced James Gonzalez to prison in relation with a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed 40-year-old James Gonzalez was behind the wheel of a white GMC Sierra driving on Lancaster Boulevard. In the area near Elm Avenue, the motorist struck a male party. The unfortunate event took place on August 4, 2018.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident in Lancaster, August 4
The collision resulted in fatal injuries to the pedestrian. According to the Antelope Valley Times, the victim suffered fatal injuries and died as a result of the incident.
Meanwhile, officials confirmed the driver of the GMC did not stop after the catastrophic incident. No immediate information was then available on the hit-and-run suspect.
Officers investigated the case for several months. In January 2020, police eventually arrested James Gonzalez.
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