This woman is wanted in connection to death of Southern California man

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY

July 2, 2024 at 8:59 a.m.·1 min read

California authorities are asking the public for help locating a woman wanted in connection to a man's death this spring.

Erika Zimmerman is being sought for questioning in the the death of 46-year-old Louie Martin Cervantes, who the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said was fatally struck by a vehicle during an alleged domestic dispute on April 11.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help finding Erika Zimmerman, wanted for questioning in the death of a man fatally struck by a vehicle during an alleged domestic dispute on April 11, 2024.

The incident took place in the city of Lancaster, a city in northern Los Angeles County, the department is reporting.

Officials said Cervantes is from Southern California.

According to the sheriff's office, Cervantes was struck with a truck and died at the scene.

Blue Ford pickup truck struck victim

Detectives said Zimmerman is wanted for questioning and is believed to be driving a blue older model Ford pickup truck with an extended cab.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Woman wanted in connection to death of Louie Martin Cervantes

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