Executive Summary
- Pablo Morales Dominguez, 59, was killed while biking to work in Inglewood on Nov. 19.
- Surveillance footage reportedly shows the driver leaving the scene and returning minutes later.
- The victim’s family is disputing preliminary police assertions that the crash was an accident.
- No arrests have been made as the Inglewood Police Department continues its investigation.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – A 59-year-old cyclist was struck and killed while commuting to work in Inglewood last month, leaving his family searching for answers regarding the circumstances of the fatal collision. The incident occurred on November 19 at approximately 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of 108th Street and Prairie Avenue, according to details provided by the victim’s family.
Pablo Morales Dominguez, identified as a husband and father of three, was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a sedan traveling south. Surveillance footage obtained from a nearby business reportedly captured the moment of impact, showing the vehicle striking Morales and throwing him into the air. The footage further indicates that the motorist left the immediate area but was observed returning to the scene approximately three minutes later.
Despite the video evidence, no arrests have been announced in connection with the fatality more than two weeks after the event. Diego Morales, a family member, stated that investigators described the collision as an accident. "I don’t believe it’s an accident," Morales told local reporters, expressing frustration with the lack of legal consequences for the driver involved.
Veronica Morales, the victim’s wife of nearly 30 years, and his daughters, Karen and Diana Morales, expressed their grief and the emotional toll the event has taken on the family. They described Pablo Morales Dominguez as a hardworking man who was looking forward to the holiday season. The family has called for greater accountability as they await further updates from law enforcement.
The Inglewood Police Department has been contacted regarding the status of the investigation. Authorities reportedly cautioned the family that traffic investigations of this nature are complex and can take several months to conclude.
Investigative Outlook
The delay in filing charges in fatal traffic collisions often stems from the necessity of comprehensive accident reconstruction. Investigators must analyze surveillance footage, physical evidence at the scene, and vehicle telemetry to determine factors such as speed, visibility, and right-of-way. In cases where a driver returns to the scene, prosecutors must carefully evaluate the legal threshold for hit-and-run charges versus vehicular manslaughter or accidental death. As the investigation remains active, no determination of criminal liability has been made in a court of law.
