Photo of suspects vehicle
San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the National City Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a fatal traffic collision in National City.
On March 17, 2021, at about 7:20 p.m., 81-year-old Leonardo Alcantara was walking northbound on the 1900 block of East 8th Street when an unknown driver, traveling westbound, struck Alcantara. The suspect did not render aid or call 911 and fled the scene immediately.
Alcantara suffered multiple injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators located surveillance images of a suspect vehicle.
Suspect Vehicle Despcription:
The vehicle appears to be a dark colored blue or gray 2012-2015 Chevrolet Malibu or Chevrolet Cruze with minimal front end damage.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4475 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.
Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Sergeant Damian Ballardo at (619) 336-4475 or email at DBallardo@nationalcityca.gov.
Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org .