Full Notification

On July 10, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., 28-year-old Victor Ernest Morales was riding his skateboard northbound in the roadway of the 500 block of Palm Avenue. An unknown vehicle struck Morales from behind at a high rate of speed. The driver of the vehicle immediately drove away from the scene, leaving Morales on the roadway. Morales suffered major injuries from the collision and later died. At the time of the incident, Morales was accompanied by his girlfriend and a friend.

Investigators believe the suspect’s vehicle is a silver colored, four door, 1999 to 2002 Toyota Echo. The vehicle likely has damage to the front of the driver’s side, including the driver’s side headlight and windshield.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call the National City Police Department at (619) 336-4411 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.