Pueblo Police seek help identifying suspect in fatal E-bike crash

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) said it is investigating a fatal crash at Santa Fe Drive and Northern Avenue and is seeking assistance in identifying an alleged suspect.

PPD says on March 3, around 4:30 p.m., they responded to the accident on Santa Fe Dr. and Northern Ave, where they discovered that an E-bike and a white Kia sedan were involved. Police say the Kia had left the scene before officers arrived on the scene.

A male E-bike rider, identified by the Pueblo County Coroner as Richard J. Murillo, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The white Kia was later found unoccupied at 1300 S. Queens Ave., and police say they confirmed it was stolen on March 2.

Police have released a photo of the alleged suspect. If you can identify the man in the picture, the police ask that you contact Det. Timme at (719) 553-2453 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-7867.

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