OCEANSIDE — On May 17, an unknown person driving a vehicle described as a 2007 – 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4 door or extra cab, tried to run down victim Victor Macias on Santa Barbara Street in Oceanside. The driver intentionally struck another vehicle and forced it to strike Macias, who was hiding behind it. The victim fell backwards and struck his head on the ground. He later succumbed to his injuries.
The vehicle has extensive left side, front end damage. It is missing the Toyota emblem from the front of the vehicle. It is also missing the left front fender flare.
The Oceanside Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in solving this crime. Anyone with information regarding this vehicle is asked to contact Detective Rick Davis of the Oceanside Police Department at (760) 435-4906.