CHP seek public’s help in locating vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - Authorities sought the public's help in locating a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Coachella earlier this month.

The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 on Grapefruit Boulevard south of 54th Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Rafael Espinosa.

A man was found laying on the dirt shoulder of Grapefruit and was taken to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities identified the victim as Jorge Guillen, 50, of Coachella.

The suspect vehicle was described as a black GMC Terrain with damage on the front hood and grille area, with a license plate frame of "Los Angeles Chargers" and a license plate of "Carfax 1 Owner," Espinosa said.   

The cause of the crash was ongoing, and anyone with additional information on the vehicle was asked to call 760-772-8911.