According to police, the vehicle was traveling about 80 mph, and investigators are still searching for a passenger and two men believed to have picked up the suspect.
LOS ANGELES, CA - October 29, 2026
Police have arrested Raygine Glentasia Evans, a woman investigators believe was driving the vehicle in a South Los Angeles hit-and-run that killed 16-year-old Hernan Martinez. His 14-year-old sister and their mother were also injured.
Key Facts
- Date: Arrest announced October 29, 2026; the crash occurred last month, and the exact date was not reported.
- Location: South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Blue Nissan Sentra, which investigators believe was driven by the suspect
- Injuries / fatalities: One person killed; multiple people injured, including a 14-year-old girl with serious injuries
- Responding agencies: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
- Reported by: ABC7 Los Angeles
Crash Overview
Investigators believe Evans was driving the blue Nissan Sentra when it ran through a stop sign and struck Hernan and his sister, Vicki, as they crossed in a crosswalk with their mother. Police said the vehicle was traveling about 80 mph. Hernan died at the scene, and Vicki suffered serious injuries.
Police announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Evans' arrest about a week before she was taken into custody. Officers arrested her on Wednesday morning after finding her driving in the San Fernando Valley. Authorities said she was taken into custody without incident but did not say how she was located.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are still searching for a woman who was a passenger in Evans' vehicle, as well as two men whom they believe picked Evans up in a getaway vehicle.
People Involved
- Hernan Martinez, 16: Killed in the crash.
- Vicki, 14: Hernan's sister, seriously injured.
- Mother of Hernan and Vicki: Also injured, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.
- Eliseo: Hernan and Vicki's older brother, who said the arrest has lifted a weight from his mother and sister.
- Raygine Glentasia Evans: Arrested in connection with the crash.