A woman who was killed by a rock that was thrown at her windshield on a Southern California highway was identified as the search for her killer continues.
On Oct. 8, Sarina Rodriguez, 25, and her boyfriend were on their way home to Lancaster. They were driving on Highway 138, just east of Highway 18 in the Antelope Valley at around 12:10 a.m.
Franko Martinez recalls the frantic moment he heard a popping sound and noticed Sarina, who was driving at the time, suddenly fall unconscious.
Thinking quickly, he immediately grabbed the steering wheel to stop the car. He then spotted a hole in their windshield.
Somewhere along the highway, a suspect had launched a rock toward their windshield which smashed through the glass, instantly killing Sarina.
After pulling over, Martinez called the authorities and, despite searching the area, no suspects were found.
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Sarina Rodriguez and her boyfriend, Franko Martinez, are seen in a photo provided by family. -
The location on Highway 138, just east of Highway 18 in the Antelope Valley area where Sarina Rodriguez was killed on Oct. 8, 2024. (KTLA) -
Sarina Rodriguez’s family are devastated and hope the suspect responsible for her death will be caught soon. (KTLA) -
Sarina Rodriguez’s loved ones plan to honor her memory by placing a large wooden cross near the spot where she lost her life. (KTLA) -
Sarina Rodriguez and her sister, Sylvia Perez, are seen in a photo provided by family. -
Sarina Rodriguez is seen in a photo provided by family. -
The location on Highway 138, just east of Highway 18 in the Antelope Valley area where Sarina Rodriguez was killed on Oct. 8, 2024. (KTLA)
