Lincoln City Police seek public’s help locating suspect in fatal hit-and-run

Oregon — Lincoln City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Lincoln City man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash.

Police say a nationwide extradition warrant has been issued for 45-year-old Juan Antonio Suarez Jimenez. He is sought as the suspect in a crash that resulted in the death of a local pedestrian identified by loved ones as Joe.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about Suarez Jimenez’s whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement agency immediately. The department also issued a direct appeal to the suspect, asking him to turn himself in to help bring closure to the victim’s family and community.

Investigators have not released additional details about the crash, including when or where it occurred.

All persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.