Overview

• Eliberto Cruz Cardozo, who was celebrating his 60th birthday, was struck at around 7:30 a.m. near the Don Bosco and Roma/Pescara intersection in Rodeo del Medio.
• Neighbors reported hearing a loud impact and called 911 before emergency medical teams confirmed Cardozo’s death at the scene.
• His dog, Duke, remained beside his body throughout the response, evoking a strong emotional reaction in the community.
• Forensic teams documented shattered glass and plastic fragments that investigators believe came from the fleeing vehicle.
• The prosecutor’s office has requested nearby security-camera footage to identify the car and apprehend the unidentified driver.