Officials: Car sought in connection with fatal street racing crash in Walnut

WALNUT >> Investigators reached out to the public Friday for information into a fatal crash in Walnut last week believed to have occurred during an illegal street race, authorities said.
The crash took place about 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Amar Road, just east of Alta Sierra Road, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Investigator Paul Alaniz said in a written statement.
A Honda believed to have been racing another car collided with a third car before slamming into a stationary object, Lt. Frank Rivera said. The impact through the Honda driver from his vehicle. The car believed to be racing the Honda continued driving.
Officials rushed a badly injured Honda driver to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries Sunday, officials said. His name was not available Friday.
The driver of the car struck by the Honda suffered only minor injuries, Rivera said.
Deputies were told by witnesses that the Honda appeared to have been racing another car when the crash took place, officials said.
“The vehicle was described as a black Acura Integra, or possible a 1990s Honda Civic, two-door,” Alaniz said.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Investigator Alaniz at 909-595-2264. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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