Efrain Ortiz, 43

Efrain Ortiz, a 43-year-old Latino, died Monday, Sept. 5, more than a month after suffering trauma near Avenue Q and Division Street in Palmdale, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Ortiz was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital on July 29 after his girlfriend ran him over with a car.

Ortiz remained at the hospital until his death on Sept. 5, Winter said. Results of the autopsy are still pending.

Winter said he did not know if the girlfriend was arrested in connection with the death.

The Times has contacted investigators to obtain additional details about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.

Anyone with details about the death of Efrain Ortiz is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times