Barreras was found lying unconscious in the center median. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later that night.

Joshua Barreras
Joshua Barreras Killed in Yucca Valley Hit-and-Run; Suspect Identified

, Calif. – The authorities have identified a suspected hit-and-run driver who struck and killed Joshua Barreras, 16, of Yucca Valley last month.

The suspect, identified as  Troy Reynolds, 57, also from Yucca Valley is expected to turn himself in later this month, according to the Sheriff's Department

The Sheriff's Department says Barreras died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway near Avenue in Yucca Valley on the night of Friday, January 26. The involved driver left the scene after hitting the teen.

Barreras was found lying unconscious in the center median. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later that night.

According to the Sheriff's Department, investigations revealed that a white Dodge Ram 5500 tow truck was involved in the collision. The evidence matched the truck to one driven by 57-year-old Troy Reynolds of Yucca Valley.

Police say Reynolds did report the collision to the authorities and instead made tried to conceal his involvement.

Reportedly, investigators recovered parts from Reynolds' Dodge, consistent with the collision, at a body shop in . The parts were removed at the shop shortly after the hit-and-run.

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