German Alex Romero, 17-Year-Old L.A. Soccer Star at Chatsworth High, Killed on Nighttime Bicycle Ride by Hit-and-Run Driver

By Simone Wilson Thu., Apr. 21 2011 at 5:45 AM

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High-school senior German Alex Romero

A boy formerly listed as a varsity soccer player at El Camino Real High School in the Valley was killed last night by a hit-and-run Toyota Corolla, reports City News Service.

German Alex Romero and a friend, both 17, were riding their bicycles in the suburban Valley community of Canoga Park at around 9 p.m. -- heading north on a whizzing, six-lane De Soto Avenue toward Valerio Street -- when a Corolla hatchback described as gray with passenger-side damage rammed into Romero from behind.

The driver reportedly sped off without stopping to help or see if Romero was OK, leaving the other 17-year-old -- who was not injured, as he'd been riding in the far-right lane -- alone to handle the tragic accident.

Police declared Romero dead at the scene.

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Max Prep lists the victim as a varsity player and top scorer on El Camino Real High men's soccer for the 2010-11 season, during which the team had a stellar 8-0-2 league record and 18-2-5 record overall.

However, he may have recently transferred: City News identifies Romero as a current senior at Chatsworth High, also located in the San Fernando Valley.

LAPD investigators are currently searching for the hit-and-run driver. Anyone with additional informational about the crime is urged to call Valley traffic cops at (818) 644-8034 or (818) 644-8032.

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Chatsworth High, cycling, El Camino High, German Alex Romero, hit and run, RIP, Toyota Corolla, valley

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Lilcasper1_88

RIP MAN WE ALL GONNA MISS YOU

Mattydominguez

I love you papi , we miss you so so so much . I know you are around us , we can feel you . Que Dios te bendiga siempre , say hi to mamamatty . Tia Eu

Mattydominguez

Alex was a good son,nephew, grandson , friend big time , last night the family and friend we're praying at his house and was beautiful very emotional , please keep praying for his mom , she still crying as the first day , give her a phone call .

Concerned

Allegedly he was high, not suicidal.

Alani Romero

he wasnt high!

She**

You will be strongly missed by every one you were a great guy I didn't know u as much as I wanted to but little I knew of u is that u were a great guy. It's sad to know that u have let us so soon but ur memory will stay here and will stay alive that big smile u had will stay in our hearts. You were a great soccer player and a great friend to all the people around you! You have now become everyonee angel and ur now looking down on everyOne looking out for all of us and hope this person that has done this feels the guilt that he has made such a great person leave us and own up to it! You are strongly missed German may you rest in peace! Wit so much love to u!

mary

we all will miss u german and we all love you rest in peace and youll never be forgotten.. <3

Matimurillo

This is not right. My prayers go out to German, his family and everyone affected by this horrible tragity.

Lsteckler

My heart goes out to German's father who is an old friend and coworker of mine. I just heard the tragic news! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. With much love Laura H. Steckler

Cheyennne

Soooooooon i will see you love you.!

Heartsforlove

soo u mean you5r soon going to die and see him.

Louisramirez18

We love u German Romero u will forever be in our hearts and we will always remember u we love u man

Casey

we r gunna miss u.rest in peace u will never be forgotten <3

Mguatemala

we all loved u German you were a true friend i always loved speding time with u u were super chill n outgoing, i know your gone but i know that ur always gonna be in great hands, you will be missed and I love you bro

Yandellover01

R.I.P. you will be greatly missed.

Panda_faith123

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Eriksk26

Dam I wish this never happened, Even though your gone in, my heart your not forgotten, The good times we had at ElCo, A good friend RIP German! <3

Reo

miss you mcgerm,you are gone but NEVER forgotten<33

Ines

Alex, I loved you so much. I will never forget your kindness, your respect, how great you were to your family, and how well you played soccer. I am devastated by your leaving us so soon. I know there is a very special place in heaven for someone as wonderful as you.

Fugitiveride

When are we going to see some more protected bike paths in LA so that senseless tragedies stop?

Gordon

Why don't you just go ahead and write out the details about where Romero was on the road already. You seem to be implying that he wasn't in the far right lane and therefore desired to die.

Alani Romero

he didnt want to die okay do be saying stuff you dont know and did you even know him?

Juliancobar12

Wow rest in peace to rodriguez, Alex!! There in a better place!know the people that killed him is in jail for a longggggggggg timeeeeeeeed. Love Julian basketball player at chatsworth12 Alex is a good friend still here my number alex sister we know each other lol. 1213 769 3417