Monterey police search for suspect after hit and run

Monterey Police Department is searching for Emmanuel Espinosa Juarez after the suspected hit and run of a 17 year old pedestrian on Sept. 27.

Monterey Police Officers responded to a reported hit and run on Sept. 27, after a vehicle hit a pedestrian at the intersection fo Del Monte Avenue and Camino El Estero.

The incident took place at approximately 10:32 p.m., when a 17 year old pedestrian was using a crosswalk to cross Del Monte Avenue. Traffic was stopped for a red light while the pedestrian crossed, however the light turned green before the pedestrian could get out of the intersection.

After the light turned green, a sedan accelerated, striking the pedestrian before fleeing east bound on Del Monte Avenue.

The pedestrian sustained significant, though not life threatening, injuries and was transported to Natividad Hospital’s trauma center.

After speaking with witnesses and using Automated License Plate Reader cameras, officers were able to identify the suspected vehicle. Later that night they located the vehicle in the 400 block of Alcalde Avenue, Monterey, with damage indicating it had recently been involved in a collision.

Officers confiscated the vehicle as evidence and determined the driver to be Emmanuel Espinosa Juarez, a 44 year old resident of Seaside.

Officers have obtained a warrant for Juarez’s arrest for a felony hit and run.

Juarez’s location is currently unknown. The case remains under active investigation and members of the public with any relevant information are urged to contact Lieutenant Ethan Andrews at (831) 646-3822. Anonymous tips may be submitted via (831) 646-3840.