Suspect in custody in Playa del Rey hit-and-run that killed 1-year-old boy, his uncle
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Key Points:
- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Playa del Rey that killed a 1-year-old boy, Roger Sandoval, and his uncle, Oswaldo Sandoval, 25.
- The crash occurred early Sunday morning when a speeding white Jeep SUV slammed into the family’s sedan at Vista Del Mar Avenue and Culver Boulevard, after which the driver fled the scene.
- Oscar Sandoval, the father and driver, described the traumatic aftermath, including trying to save his son and witnessing the deaths of his son and brother at the scene.
- A 15-year-old sister was severely injured in the crash, and witnesses captured video of the suspect fleeing on foot.
- LAPD's West Traffic Division confirmed the suspect is in custody but has not released further details.
