Fatal Hit-and-Run Press Conference/ $50,000 Reward Offered NA25072jc

WHAT:
Press Conference (Releasing video of Hit-and-Run and of the suspect’s exiting their Porsche, removing items from trunk, and fleeing)

WHEN:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
South Traffic Division (Parking Lot)
4125 S. Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

WHO:
Detective III Ryan Moreno, South Traffic Division
Police Officer III+1, Joseph Cha, South Traffic Division
Victim’s family members

WHY:
On July 5, 2025, 25-year-old Emerson Gonzalez-Escobar was traveling eastbound on 91st St negotiating a north left turn when he was struck by a white, Porsche Panamera, traveling southbound Figueroa St at a high rate of speed. Immediately after the collision, the female driver and two female passengers exited the Porsche and began removing items from inside of the cab and trunk of the vehicle. A citizen recording the suspect with a cellphone, pleaded with her to do the right thing and stop, stay, and check on the victim. The suspect became irate and began screaming obscenities at the good Samaritan while attempting to flee. All three occupants of the Porsche fled on foot to an unknown location. Sadly, Emerson Gonzalez-Escobar succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced at scene by LAFD.

We are releasing video and images of the suspect and announcing the $50,000 reward for any information leading to the identity, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for striking and killing Emerson Gonzalez-Escobar.

CONTACT:
For additional information, please contact Officer Joseph Cha or Detective Ryan Moreno, South Traffic Division at (323) 421-2500. You may also submit an anonymous tip through lacrimestoppers.org