(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.