(L.A.) Christopher Garcia, 18, Died at an Intersection
Case Number: 2023-11714
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 18-year-old Latino male that occurred at an intersection.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Christopher Garcia of La Puente.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt Force Traumatic Injuries
RIP CHRISTOPHER GARCIA (June 27, 2005 – September 2, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 1:37 p.m.
The decedent was fatally hit by a GMC truck while riding a pocket bike on a street in Baldwin Park.
According to police, the incident happened at around 1:15 p.m. at Vineland and Pacific avenues.
The truck driver remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
In California, it is illegal to ride a pocket bike on public roadways.