Driver Of Black GMC SUV Sought In Deadly Coachella Hit-And-Run

COACHELLA, CA — Authorities sought the public's help Tuesday in locating a motorist involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Coachella.

The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 on Grapefruit Boulevard south of 54th Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Rafael Espinosa.

A man was found laying on the dirt shoulder of Grapefruit and was taken to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities identified the victim as Jorge Guillen, 50, of Coachella.

The suspect vehicle was described as a black GMC Terrain with damage on the front hood and grille area, with a license plate frame of "Los Angeles Chargers" and a temporary license plate of "Carfax 1 Owner," Espinosa said.

The cause of the crash was ongoing, and anyone with additional information on the vehicle was asked to call 760-772-8911.