DUI/Traffic — Menifee, CA — reported 2026-07-06

SUMMARY

A man, 43, is sought by authorities for allegedly killing a woman in a hit-and-run crash while driving under the influence.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: DUI/Traffic
  • Location: Menifee, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-06
  • Suspect: male, age 43
  • Victim(s): 1 (30-year-old woman from Perris)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Fernando Velasquez Acosta, 43, of Menifee, allegedly killed Carol Omo Aba of Perris in May 2025.
  • Acosta is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death, driving under the influence, DUI with a blood alcohol level well in excess of the legal limit and driving without a license.
  • The incident occurred on May 29, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. when Aba was crossing the on-ramp for southbound I-215 at Placentia Avenue.
  • Acosta allegedly turned onto the freeway from the street in his Ford F-150 pickup and plowed into the victim at an undetermined speed.
  • County fire paramedics reached the location minutes later and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.