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Police seek suspect in hit-and-run that killed baseball fan visiting L.A. for Dodgers game

LA Times · May 8, 2026, 3:31 AM

Key takeaways

  • A devoted uncle came from Chicago to visit family in Los Angeles and see the boys in blue play the Cubs last month, but his trip was cut short by a tragic accident.
  • Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run incident around 3:10 a.m. on April 27, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
  • Under California law, drivers involved in a collision resulting in injury or death are required to stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services and remain at the scene to identify themselves.

Oscar Flores talks at a news conference Thursday about the hit-and-run that killed his uncle. (KTLA) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow May 7, 2026 8:31 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

A devoted uncle came from Chicago to visit family in Los Angeles and see the boys in blue play the Cubs last month, but his trip was cut short by a tragic accident.

Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run incident around 3:10 a.m. on April 27, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A silver four-door sedan was traveling north on Figueroa Street near 75th Street when it crashed into Melesio, then continued driving north, police said.

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