PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Investigators are asking for the community's help in locating a man who may have been a witness to two people being hit by an SUV and killed.
Jose Raul Menchaca, 38, may have information about the accident and investigators are hoping to speak to him.
Port Arthur Police were called about two people found deceased on July 22, 2006, in the 5300 block of Gulfway Dr.
The victims, Juanita Minter and Robert Joseph Lirette, were hit by a 2002 gold Ford Explorer owned by Menchaca according to officials.
The vehicle was found at its his home in Orange, and investigators are looking for Menchaca.
If you have any information regarding this case, please call Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS. You will not have to give your name and could be eligible for a cash reward.
From a Port Arthur Police Department news release:
On Saturday, July 22, 2006 at approximately 6:30 AM, Port Arthur Police responded to the 5300 block of Gulfway Dr. in reference to two subjects who were found deceased. The victims were identified as 41-year-old, Juanita Minter and 40-year-old, Robert Joseph Lirette.
The investigation revealed they were walking in the 5300 block of Gulfway Dr. and were struck by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle was identified as a 2002 gold in color, Ford Explorer. The suspect vehicle was later located at the registered owner’s residence in Orange, TX. Investigators are attempting to locate 38-year-old, Jose Raul Menchaca. Menchaca was the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the accident. It is believed Menchaca has information about the accident and could be a potential witness.
If you have any information regarding this case, please call Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS. You will not have to give your name and could be eligible for a cash reward.