March 27, 2008

Arrest in death of Calderon's nephew

Sen. Ron Calderon expressed hope that healing can begin in the Montebello community after a man was arrested Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of his 14-year-old nephew, Justin William Carrasco.

Carrasco died early Saturday after being struck by a van while riding his skateboard, according to one witness account.

A 23-year-old San Dimas man turned himself in to the Montebello police Wednesday and was changed with felony hit-and-run causing death, according to Calderon's office.

"In the interest of closure, it is fortunate that we are all now closer to knowing the tragic circumstances that took a beloved young boy’s life," Calderon, D-Montebello, said in a statement. "Let all the facts reveal themselves so the family and the community can begin to heal from this cruel misfortune. I want to commend the Montebello police department and all involved in assisting the community in its greatest time of need."

Posted by Dan Smith on March 27, 2008 3:04 PM