Mystery Pickup Driver Sought in Fatal Domestic Dispute

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In a tragic incident, a domestic dispute in Lancaster escalates into a fatal hit-and-run. LA News Center has obtained exclusive details surrounding the case, painting a chilling picture of the events that unfolded.

**Victim Identified**

The victim of the hit-and-run has been identified as 46-year-old Louie Martin Cervantes. According to authorities, Cervantes was involved in a domestic altercation on April 11 in the 16200 block of Valeport Avenue when a vehicle struck and killed him.

Louie Martin Cervantes
Louie Martin Cervantes, 46, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Lancaster on April 11, 2024. (LASD)

**Suspect At Large**

LA News Center has obtained an exclusive bulletin from the LA County Sheriff’s Department, revealing that detectives are searching for a woman named Erica in connection with the homicide investigation. Erica is described as a white adult female in her 30s who frequents the Lake L.A. area of Lancaster.

Dark-colored pickup truck believed to be driven by suspect
The pickup truck believed to be driven by the suspect. (LASD)

**Call to Action**

The LA County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau is actively seeking information regarding Erica’s whereabouts. The department urges anyone with knowledge of her location or any details related to the incident to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline anonymously at 800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at the LASD website.

The community is shaken by this senseless act of violence. LA News Center will continue to follow the developments of this ongoing investigation and provide updates as they become available.