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1 of 2 Juveniles Struck in La Quinta Hit-and-Run Dies; Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge

Jose Villegas Orbe faces multiple charges including vehicular manslaughter and DUI after fatally striking a teen cyclist and fleeing the scene, authorities said.

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Luis Medina LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – The Thermal Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday night that one of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Highway 111 in La Quinta earlier this month. Liam Cantu, 14 years old, who was fighting for his life after being run over tonight has died in the hospital. The crash occurred two weeks ago, on Friday, October 10. Earlier this week, the community held …

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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Thermal Station reported Friday night that one of two teenagers struck by a vehicle while bicycling on Highway 111 in La Quinta earlier this month. 14-year-old Liam Cantu, who was fighting for his life after being struck earlier this evening, has passed away at the hospital. The crash occurred two weeks ago on Friday, October 10. Earlier this week, the community held a vigil for Li…

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