Bryan Rodriguez, 26, of Los Angeles, died during an incident on October 6, 2018, that followed an alleged carjacking of a white box truck. According to reports, Rodriguez led police on a high-speed chase through South Los Angeles after the theft. The truck’s 59-year-old owner tried to stop the vehicle by clinging to its side; he later fell from the truck and was run over, sustaining fatal injuries and dying at a nearby hospital.

The Los Angeles Police Department used spike strips during the pursuit and took Rodriguez into custody near Normandie and Vernon avenues. He was booked at the 77th Area Jail without bail and faces murder charges tied to the death. South Bureau Homicide detectives are handling the investigation and have asked the public for any additional information.

If anyone witnessed the chase or has information about the events leading up to the crash, contact South Bureau Homicide.