PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — A moped rider is dead, and the driver of a Kia is wanted following a hit-and-run crash, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
- The crash happened Tuesday evening. News5's coverage of the crash from that evening is below:
The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Richard J. Murillo.
The crash happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of East Northern Avenue and Santa Fe Drive, which is located near Roselawn Cemetery.
According to police, the moped rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the driver left the scene, and the white Kia was later found abandoned. The car was reported stolen on March 2, 2026.
The department has provided pictures of the suspect, which you can view below:
He was seen leaving the white Kia, and police are working to identify the individual.
This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timme at (719)553-2453 or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at (719)542-7867.
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