Steve Campos, 25-Year-Old Motorcycle Rider, Killed by Valley Man in Pickup; Truck Driver Charged With Murder

Categories: Crime, Death

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A motorcycle like Campos'
A young motorcyclist was riding his 2010 Yamaha R6 motorcycle down Vanowen Street in Reseda yesterday afternoon at around 3:20 p.m., when -- out of nowhere -- a Nissan pickup turned right in front of the motorcycle, driven by 25-year-old Steve Campos.

The truck driver, 56-year-old Roberto Casillas, was immediately booked for murder. KNX news radio reports that investigators believe he did not have the right of way when he turned at Etiwanda Avenue, and for whatever reason, failed to yield.

An LAPD traffic detective from the Valley tells reporter Pete Demetriou that Casillas was driving while impaired at the time of the crash.

"We believe that he was impaired, he was arrested, and we're looking into his background right now," said the detective this morning. Meanwhile, the 56-year-old is behind held at the Van Nuys jail under $1 million bail.

Campos was pronounced dead at a local hospital after the suspected murder. Did you know the victim? Share below.

Any witnesses to the crash, or anyone with additional information about the suspect/victim, is urged to call Detective Sanchez at (818) 644-8033 or (818) 644- 8021.

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Lzap19
Lzap19

i love you clevs rest in peace and come on everybody is all dis really necessary  let my boy r ip  and we all knw tania was the one after all she is the one who got the ring so stop hateing and tania  u r beyond beautiful

Megan
Megan

Happy new year Clevs. I miss you. R.I.P

jamie
jamie

may u rest in peace no u will never be forgotten ! and this lil girl becka what an ignorant comment really? what did u want tanya too see that so she could be more hurt about the things clever did what a stupid whore another girl he boned and used! lets it keep it real no disrespect but tanyas not beautifull she s ok she is the mother of three of his kids and put up with alot from him of course he loved her im sure he loved all his baby mommas like that other one that lives with his mom please tho keep it real and u liza clever got money then he was ur baby cousin ha bitch u gotta a selective memory mama cuz u dont seem to remember being shady with jose and clevs when u were younger cuz u thought u were superior miss diva just shut up clever had things to say about u how sad he even told people in jail bahaha that guy is not lying and u know it

Liza_1226
Liza_1226

Little miss know it all ur on the outside looking in... Obviously u dont know a thing... Ima let u think u know though... And i wont lower myself to ur level and call u out ur name, 1. i dont know u and 2. I dont care to know u or hear ur non-sense u wont ruin the memory of my cousin plain and simple. U must b one of the rest of the females that wanted my lil cousin u seem bitter... Anyhow good night... Liza the Diva ;) i like that!

jamie
jamie

may u rest in peace no u will never be forgotten ! and this lil girl becka what an ignorant comment really? what did u want tanya too see that so she could be more hurt about the things clever did what a stupid whore another girl he boned and used! lets it keep it real no disrespect but tanyas not beautifull she s ok she is the mother of three of his kids and put up with alot from him of course he loved her im sure he loved all his baby mommas like that other one that lives with his mom please tho keep it real and u liza clever got money then he was ur baby cousin ha bitch u gotta a selective memory mama cuz u dont seem to remember being shady with jose and clevs when u were younger cuz u thought u were superior miss diva just shut up clever had things to say about u how sad he even told people in jail bahaha that guy is not lying lol 

Cindy Lu
Cindy Lu

Dear Jamie.. Idk who you are, but let me tell you that Tania is beautiful, inside and out... I mean come on.. who else looks like Marilyn Monroe..

megan
megan

sorry i meant to say you WILL NEVER be forgotten...

                                                                               love always,                                                                                        megan

liz
liz

Salvador check ur self homie!!!! Not once did my little cousin help me and my family financially I for once talked to him DAILY and when I say daily I MEAN DAILY while locked up and wrote to him often before u talk make sure u have the facts right!!! SOME PEOPLE HAVE NO SENCE NO WONDER U WERE LOCKED UP.

megan
megan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE.... There isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you.... I am grateful for all of the memories we have had... thank you!!!  I miss you.... R.I.P steve... i love you and you will be be forgotten...                                                                                                                 love always,                                                                                                                     megan

Salvador Lara
Salvador Lara

I know steve  he talk about u guys "the cousins" only like like him when you guys  needed  money  JUST LET HIM REST IN PEACE   my name is Salvador Lara i did some time with  CLEVER

Liza_1226
Liza_1226

Kayla... STOP CLAIMING THINGS THAT ARE NOT TRUE Manuel is not part of our FAMILY!!! he is my cousin Mishels A.KA. Steves sister ex not his brother please stop worrying about our family u guys are nobody to us all Manuel is to us is my nieces dad thats it END OF STORY!

kylakeune
kylakeune

would u at else answer my email i sent u ana

kylakeune
kylakeune

maya and bianca batzin r his neices and karla campos is my bf ex she is there mother and jose is the tio and steve is my bf bro so thats how i know him and i did meet him in person

Ani
Ani

Okay so you met a few family members that's great. But it sounded like you were complaining so I had to let you know THAT only family was notified of his funeral arrangements. I'm not here to BS and argue unnecessary things.But my last words will be I know ALL the facts. The Campos, Franco's, Garcia's ARE ALL MY FAMILY. 

kylakeune
kylakeune

if u dont believe me that my bf is clevers bro ask jose, tonas son, karlas bro my bfs ex and my bfs babys mama my bf goes by manuel batzin ask jose who manuel batzin is and u will know the truth, there kids r maya and bianca

kylakeune
kylakeune

i dont care if u know them all im just saying the truth and by bf wasnt told and he is his brother so i guess u dont know them all so there but whatever R.I.P clever aka steve

Kylakeune
Kylakeune

R.I.P Clever may god keep u safe and happy and may the angels watch over u and R.I.P Trooper the same for u  you guys will be missed

Kylakeune
Kylakeune

i did know him well but i met him once and his brother is my bofriend and he will be missed by him alot even thou nobody told my bf untill after they buried him

Ani
Ani

Hi Hun, Your comment barely makes sense BUT if your "bf" was really his brother he would've been notified. So stop complaining. Thanks!

kylakeune
kylakeune

if u do have something else to say to me u can email me at kylakeune@rocketmail.com

kylakeune
kylakeune

got anything else to say to me

Kylakeune
Kylakeune

ya well he wasnt so u need to know all the facts before u say that im complaining and im not im just sayn that nobody told him and thats just rude

Liza_1226
Liza_1226

I miss you Josue U have no Idea how much :'(

Liza Franco
Liza Franco

Becka have some respect for your self and my family we dont care what type of whore u are ... my cousin Steve was with us the whole week do to his moms arrival for his wedding day Sat June 11th respect the memory of my cousin and respect ur self as a woman stop spreding ur lies my cousin was a good looking man but he also had a beautiful wife that im sure u dont compare to as a wman and in looks, I know who u r u re-fied my cousins bike so trust I know... if u cant say anything nice get lost... to the other ladies thank u for ur kind words and im sure my baby cousin is very greatful that u tried to help him, but I also ask that u dont give too much detail in the way we lost my cousin I would like to remember him in the last days we spend with him as I do now not someone trying to resuscitate him in his last minutes, Thank u in advance for ur discretion Liza...

Kylakeune
Kylakeune

all u bitches need to take  a good fucking look in the fucking mirror

Ani
Ani

Hi my name is Ana and I'm Steve's younger cousin. I would like to thank everyone for their kind words. Yes it is true Steve and the beautiful Tanya did get married the Saturday prior to the accident. It was an amazing day and I'm thankful the entire family was able to get together. Now on another note I will make this short and sweet this is for the rude, no self respect having, whore BECKA: Please have some respect for your self, Steve and his family. For you to lie and say you were with him 2 days before his wedding is nothing to brag about. We all know he was with his family. Let's get things straight, If you don't love your self and are proud to share your business with the public that's your business but my family doesn't care nor need to see your post on this website. Do yourself and our family a favor and remove your post. If you have any questions  comments or concerns Please feel free to contact me at veronica_94401@yahoo.com!

Becka
Becka

I was with steve two days before he got married... who else was messing around with steve? I know I wasn't the only one he would mess around with 

cindy lu
cindy lu

Becka!! You are such a stupid Bitch!!! You were just used by Steve!! Tania was always the #1 and I bet that bugs you!! hahahhahaah.. Pendeja!

Kylakeune
Kylakeune

u may have been with him but thats nothin to be proud of

Lzap19
Lzap19

wow homegirl r u serious u disrespect urself by saying dis karma is a mothafucker but then again u were jus another bitch he was fucking   no one could tanyas place thats y he married her i would to see u and spit in ur face cause  i knw dats wat my boy clever would want rip my u will never b forgotten and tanya u will always b clevers keeper

Ani
Ani

Now on another note I will make this short and sweet this is for the rude, no self respect having, whore BECKA: Please have some respect for your self, Steve and his family. For you to lie and say you were with him 2 days before his wedding is nothing to brag about. We all know he was with his family. Let's get things straight, If you don't love your self and are proud to share your business with the public that's your business but my family doesn't care nor need to see your post on this website. Do yourself and our family a favor and remove your post. If you have any questions  comments or concerns Please feel free to contact me at veronica_94401@yahoo.com!

Sharon
Sharon

  I new Steve now for 7 years he live at my home, he's like a son to me ( I love him like my own son) I just talk to him on frieday before all this happen. My heart is broken and goes out to your family the kids. Please Tonya or Jose let me know what's going to happen. I'm here if you need any thing. If I can help I will be there. Love you guys!!!!  Sharon.

Dawn
Dawn

Debbie, (comment down below) I was at the site of the accident also.  Were you the woman performing CPR on Steve before the paramedics arrived?  God bless you if you were that woman.  I spoke to you as you were leaving the scene and felt the burden of your grief.  Someone posted on my facebook page that Steve was married the Saturday prior to this incident...I wonder if that's true. If so, I hope it was the happiest day of his life.  May he RIP

debbie
debbie

I was at the site when the wreck happened. I wish I could have done more for Mr. Campos. The entire time I was with him I was praying for him to be taken care of by God. I wish he could have lived. Unfortunately, I only heard the wreck. It was over when I turned around. I am so sorry for his loss and my heart goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. To the family, God be with you through this ordeal. 

Dawn Daluise
Dawn Daluise

Debbie, (comment down below) I was at the site of the accident also. Were you the woman performing CPR on Steve before the paramedicsarrived?  God bless you if you were that woman.  I spoke to you as youwere leaving the scene and felt the burden of your grief.  Someoneposted on my facebook page that Steve was married the Saturday prior tothis incident...I wonder if that's true. If so, I hope it was thehappiest day of his life.  May he RIP

J. Ornelas
J. Ornelas

ME AND MY FAMILY NEW STEVIE PERSONALLY . FROM KIDS AND HE WILL BE MISS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.   J. ORNELAS

Lezza
Lezza

What a waste of a young life. I hope the drunk serves the rest of his life in jail. I bet it wasn't the first time he drove drunk!

liz
liz

Steve Campos is my little cousin and we are shattered by this travesty this man needs to pay for the death of my baby causin.

Chila_05
Chila_05

I'm a friend of Steve's and my condolences go out to his entire family. I wanted to know if you would be able to give me any info on his viewing or funeral service.

Thank you in advance.

Btw my name is Rachel

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