Officials with the Lubbock Police Department identified 18-year-old Joey Aguero as the pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle Thursday, Feb. 1.
Investigators say the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Aguero was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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On Thursday around 11:45 p.m., LPD received a call about a male lying in the street in the area of 7000 4th Street. Through the initial investigation, it appears Aguero was walking in the right-hand eastbound lane in the 7000 block of 4th Street. An unknown vehicle, also traveling eastbound in the right-hand lane, struck the pedestrian and then left the scene. source
Investigators are still seeking the driver.
Police are asking anyone with information on this case to call Crime Line at (806) 741-1000. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Joey’s friends and family took to Facebook to remember him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.