On Saturday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 6:07 p.m., Cherise Johnson, a mother, grandmother and beloved aunt was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in the City of Carson at the corner of Del Amo Boulevard and Tillman Avenue. Cherise Johnson, 54, was walking south in the intersection when she was struck by a vehicle driving westbound on Del Amo Boulevard. Witnesses at the collision said the vehicle was a white sport utility vehicle (SUV), unknown make or model, with possible front-end damage.
Carson Sheriff's Station Traffic investigators are looking for any information the public might have regarding the crash or a vehicle matching that description.
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Carson City Council voted unanimously to approve a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of Cherise Johnson.
Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes said, “We sympathize with the victim’s family and hope that this reward will assist in expediting the identification, arrest and conviction of those who caused this tragedy. This could’ve happened to anyone. I’m calling on all of our Carson family. If anyone has any information to assist the Carson’s Sheriff's Station, please come forward.”
"Detectives from Carson Station are dedicated to thoroughly investigating and resolving this tragic accident,” said Captain Alise Norman. “I urge anyone with information to come forward to help us bring justice to Ms. Johnson and her family."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Carson Sheriff's Station Traffic Bureau Investigator R. Long or Investigator C. Sam at (310) 830-1123 or by email at [email protected].
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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