MONTEBELLO >> City officials announced a $10,000 reward Wednesday for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a driver who fatally struck a 24-year-old Montebello man along Whittier Boulevard before fleeing the scene.
Steven Garcia rode his bicycle west along Whittier Boulevard about 10 p.m. on July 8 when he was struck by a white, 2000-2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck which was also heading west, according to Montebello police and Los Angeles County coroner officials said.
Garcia was severely injured in the collision, and the pickup truck sped away, officials said. It was last seen heading south on Third Street from Whittier Boulevard.
Garcia fought for his life for two days before succumbing to his injuries at a hospital July 10, coroner’s officials said.
The pickup truck struck Garcia with its passenger-side and left its side-view mirror behind at the scene, Montebello police Capt. Luis Lopez said in a written statement.
Police have conducted an extensive investigation but have yet to locate the truck and driver, Lopez said. The Montebello City Council authorized a $10,000 reward at their July 22 meeting.
“This collision took place at a time that Whittier Boulevard was well-traveled with vehicle and pedestrian traffic,’ the captain said. Any witnesses, or anyone with information, was asked to contact Montebello police Cpl. R. Yap at 323-881-1212, ext. 337.

PHOTO: Montebello police are seeking a white, 2000 to 2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck, similar to the one pictured, that struck and fatally injured 24-year-old Steven Garcia of Montebello at Whittier Boulevard and Bluff Avenue in Montebello on June 8, 2015. City officials have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the hit-and-run driver. (Courtesy of the Montebello Police Department)