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Family Seeks Help Identifying Driver in Fatal 5 Freeway Hit-and-Run

KTLA 5August 5, 20252 min3,469 views
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Plea for Justice After Fatal Hit-and-Run

  • πŸ’” Family members are pleading for public assistance to find the suspect responsible for the death of Keron Thomas.
  • πŸ˜” Thomas's mother described her life as "basically over" and in "constant turmoil" since the incident.

Details of the Incident

  • 🏍️ On June 24th, Keron Thomas, a 24-year-old graduate, was involved in a solo motorcycle accident on the 5 Freeway southbound.
  • 🚚 Investigators believe a semi-truck, possibly with a white trailer, struck and killed Thomas after his initial crash.
  • 🚨 The semi-truck driver then left the scene without stopping.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal

  • πŸ“ A memorial has been set up near the crash site on the 5 Freeway.
  • πŸ“’ Family and friends have created signs, billboards, and an Instagram page called "Justice for Keron" to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
  • πŸ“ž The California Highway Patrol Westminster office is investigating and urges anyone with information, including video recordings or sightings of the semi-truck, to contact them.
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