Police allege the driver ran a stop sign at about 80 mph before the crash, which also critically injured the teen's younger sister.
LOS ANGELES, CA - October 29, 2026
Police arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with a crash at 60th Street and 10th Avenue that killed 16-year-old Hernan Martinez. According to MyNewsLA.com, his younger sister, Vicky, was critically injured in the same crash.
Key Facts
- Date: About 9:35 p.m. on Sept. 22
- Location: Intersection of 60th Street and 10th Avenue, Los Angeles, California
- Type of crash: Alleged hit-and-run after a stop-sign violation
- Vehicles involved: A blue 2025 Nissan Sentra and a red Honda Accord
- Injuries / fatalities: One death; multiple injuries, including a critical injury to a second person
- Responding agencies: Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
Police allege the Sentra was traveling eastbound on 60th Street and drove past a stop sign at 10th Avenue at about 80 mph, striking Hernan Martinez and his sister. Hernan died at the scene. Witnesses said his body became lodged in the car's windshield, and police said the driver swerved in an attempt to dislodge him before the sedan hit a parked vehicle.
Police said the driver and a female passenger then got out and ran off in an unknown direction. Before leaving, they reportedly took items from the car and were picked up by someone driving a red Honda Accord.
Police said Evans was taken into custody around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Los Angeles, then held at county jail with bail set above $3 million. The District Attorney's Office said she was scheduled for arraignment Thursday. At a news conference, Hernan's brother, Eliseo Martinez, said he was grateful the suspect was in custody.
People Involved
- Hernan Martinez, 16: Died at the scene.
- Vicky Martinez: Hernan's younger sister. According to her brother, she suffered a fractured pelvis and required surgery. Their mother was able to pull Vicky away from the car and was not hit.
- Raygine Glentasia Evans, 28: Arrested and identified by police as the suspect.
- Joannae Shavon Rosby: Identified by police as the passenger.