Alfredo Linares, 29, died on December 7, 2017, after being struck while crossing South Robertson Boulevard near Gibson Street in Los Angeles. He and his brother Jose were hit early that morning as they walked to their regular breakfast at Miss Donuts; both men were pronounced dead at the scene. A third brother, Juan, was also present and was not injured.

The driver of a Honda Civic remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Investigators reported no drugs or alcohol involvement and found no evidence of negligence or impairment; no charges were filed and the incident was classified as an unavoidable accident. The family questioned whether a traffic light change and the brothers’ slower pace contributed, but the official finding did not assign fault.

The brothers were known locally for running a landscaping business, and their loss prompted community mourning and a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. Did anyone in the neighborhood see what happened that morning or remember their usual route to Miss Donuts?