Investigators seeking public’s help to locate hit-and-run suspect
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify the motorist responsible for a hit-and-run collision that left a young man dead on a Thousand Oaks street in Thousand Oaks.

The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Lynn Road just west of Kelley Road, when Bautista, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle traveling at least 45 miles per hour. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid or notify police. Bautista was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering massive trauma to his upper body.

Bautista had attended a nearby house party at a residence in the 400-block of Whitegate Road earlier that night.

Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a large older vehicle that sustained moderate damage to the front end and hood. Anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle involved in this collision is asked to contact Detective Allen Devers at (805)494-8222.

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Location: Lynn Road west of Kelley Road, Thousand Oaks, Ca.
Date & Time/ RB#: Oct. 24, 2010 @ 3:20 a.m. / 10-25909
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Bureau / Thousand Oaks Police Department Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(V) Bautista, Salvador Simi Valley 21
Officer Preparing Release: Detective Eric Buschow
Follow-up Contact: Detective Eric Buschow (804)494-8226 / (805)947-8129
Date of Release: Nov. 9, 2010
Approved By: Captain Bruce Watlington