Gilberto Sotelo Death; Father of 7 Killed By Hit-and-Run Driver After Running Out of Gas on 215 Freeway in Riverside

In a tragic incident on the 215 Motorway in Riverside, a husband and father of seven lost his life after being struck by a vehicle. The grieving family is now seeking justice for their devastating loss.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the hit-and-run crash occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. In a recent incident near the 91 Motorway, a car travelling southbound collided with a man who was on the shoulder, refilling his tank after running out of gas.

In a statement provided by family members, the victim has been identified as Gilberto Sotelo of Lake Elsinore. According to reports, it is said that he was thrown approximately 30 feet due to the force of the impact.

According to Jesus Sotelo Jr., the brother of the individual in question, the car had recently undergone repairs, resulting in a malfunctioning fuel gauge at the time of the incident.

In a tragic incident, a 38-year-old individual’s wife and one of their children were present in a separate truck and witnessed the crash.

In a startling turn of events, the witness recounts that there was a lack of immediate realisation when her brother was struck. Instead, she only became aware of his absence in the aftermath.

According to family members, during the wait for emergency crews, an individual, suspected to be homeless, allegedly pick-pocketed the lifeless body of Sotelo.

In a world where faith in humanity is tested, a disheartening incident unfolds. From the individual responsible for this act to the opportunistic transient who sought personal gain amidst a dire circumstance… According to Sotelo Jr., the situation is quite dire.

According to Sotelo Jr., an individual allegedly stole his brother’s mobile and credit cards. Reportedly, the suspect attempted to use the stolen items shortly after the incident occurred.

In a developing story, the driver involved in the collision with Sotelo reportedly fled the scene and remains at large, as authorities continue their search. Broken parts of a blue Honda SUV or truck were discovered by authorities at the scene.

In a heartfelt plea, the brother of the victim is now urging the driver involved in the incident to step forward.