Father and pet dog killed in hit-and-run crash in Compton; authorities searching for driver

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Father and pet dog killed in hit-and-run crash in Compton; authorities searching for driver
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Jaime Gomez was walking his dog Hammer near his son's tobacco shop in Compton when they were fatally struck. The father died instantly and the dog had to be put down the following morning.

A hit-and-run crash in Compton last week claimed the lives of a father and his dog. Now, his family is hoping the public will help authorities track down the driver responsible.Alejandro Gomez told Eyewitness News his father, Jaime Gomez, was struck by a driver while he was walking his dog Hammer.

Alejandro said he opened his tobacco shop about a year and a half ago and his dad would help him run the store. While justice is a top priority, Jaime's family is also calling for more surveillance cameras around the area and a push for safer streets.

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