Topline: Medical staff delivered the victim’s baby, who remains in critical condition, police said.
Published: February 8, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Isaac BlackhorseGarcia (via Riverside Police Department)
RIVERSIDE, CA – A tragic hit-and-run in California claimed the life of a pregnant woman, and authorities have apprehended the driver, who is linked to a disturbing family connection.
Officers responded to a reported hit-and-run traffic collision around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, in the 1500 block of Gregg Place, in Riverside, California.
Riverside Police said a pregnant female had been struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene.
The victim suffered severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.
The medical staff delivered her baby, who remains in critical condition as of Friday afternoon, police said.
Officers located the suspect vehicle in Moreno Valley and took the driver into custody.
Investigators determined that the suspect, 19-year-old Isaac BlackhorseGarcia, of Moreno Valley, had been in a sexual relationship with the victim’s teenage sister. When he dropped the sister off at home, family members approached his vehicle. BlackhorseGarcia then sped away, striking the victim with his car, according to police.
The scene of the crime. (via Riverside Police)
The suspect was arrested and booked on charges of murder, hit-and-run resulting in death, and unlawful sex with a minor.
He is being held without bail.
Detectives believe there may be other minors whom Isaac Blackhorse Garcia contacted and sexually abused.
Anyone with information about this murder investigation, or who may have been victimized by the suspect, is urged to contact Detective Stanley Hua at (951) 353-7135 or SHua@RiversideCA.gov, or Detective Nic Cantino at (951) 353-7104 or NCantino@RiversideCA.gov.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Isaac BlackhorseGarcia (via Riverside Police Department)
RIVERSIDE, CA – A tragic hit-and-run in California claimed the life of a pregnant woman, and authorities have apprehended the driver, who is linked to a disturbing family connection.
Officers responded to a reported hit-and-run traffic collision around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, in the 1500 block of Gregg Place, in Riverside, California.
Riverside Police said a pregnant female had been struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene.
The victim suffered severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.
The medical staff delivered her baby, who remains in critical condition as of Friday afternoon, police said.
Officers located the suspect vehicle in Moreno Valley and took the driver into custody.
Investigators determined that the suspect, 19-year-old Isaac BlackhorseGarcia, of Moreno Valley, had been in a sexual relationship with the victim’s teenage sister. When he dropped the sister off at home, family members approached his vehicle. BlackhorseGarcia then sped away, striking the victim with his car, according to police.
The scene of the crime. (via Riverside Police)
The suspect was arrested and booked on charges of murder, hit-and-run resulting in death, and unlawful sex with a minor.
He is being held without bail.
Detectives believe there may be other minors whom Isaac Blackhorse Garcia contacted and sexually abused.
Anyone with information about this murder investigation, or who may have been victimized by the suspect, is urged to contact Detective Stanley Hua at (951) 353-7135 or SHua@RiversideCA.gov, or Detective Nic Cantino at (951) 353-7104 or NCantino@RiversideCA.gov.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Isaac BlackhorseGarcia (via Riverside Police Department)
RIVERSIDE, CA – A tragic hit-and-run in California claimed the life of a pregnant woman, and authorities have apprehended the driver, who is linked to a disturbing family connection.
Officers responded to a reported hit-and-run traffic collision around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, in the 1500 block of Gregg Place, in Riverside, California.
Riverside Police said a pregnant female had been struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene.
The victim suffered severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.
The medical staff delivered her baby, who remains in critical condition as of Friday afternoon, police said.
Officers located the suspect vehicle in Moreno Valley and took the driver into custody.
Investigators determined that the suspect, 19-year-old Isaac BlackhorseGarcia, of Moreno Valley, had been in a sexual relationship with the victim’s teenage sister. When he dropped the sister off at home, family members approached his vehicle. BlackhorseGarcia then sped away, striking the victim with his car, according to police.
The scene of the crime. (via Riverside Police)
The suspect was arrested and booked on charges of murder, hit-and-run resulting in death, and unlawful sex with a minor.
He is being held without bail.
Detectives believe there may be other minors whom Isaac Blackhorse Garcia contacted and sexually abused.
Anyone with information about this murder investigation, or who may have been victimized by the suspect, is urged to contact Detective Stanley Hua at (951) 353-7135 or SHua@RiversideCA.gov, or Detective Nic Cantino at (951) 353-7104 or NCantino@RiversideCA.gov.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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