The Pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in Coachella Friday night has been identified
UPDATE 10:30 p.m.: We have learned that Gabriel Garcia was hit by two cars, and both drivers are still at large.
UPDATE: The man in Friday night's hit-and-run crash has been identified as 41-year-old Gabriel Garcia of Coachella.
Garcia was struck and killed by two vehicles that fled the scene Friday night in Coachella.
The crash happened at approximately 10:24 p.m.near Cesar Chavez Street and Cairo Street.
Garcia was pronounced dead in the hospital, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. confirmed. Garica's identity was released on Saturday.
Deputies are working to determine the type of vehicles involved. Authorities said witnesses reported different kinds of vehicles.
One suspect vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on Cesar Chavez Street.
Cesar Chavez Street has been shut down from 52nd Avenue to Bagdad Avenue.
If you have any information, contact the Thermal Sheriff's Station at (760) 863-8990. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at 760-341-7867
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
