A local dance class is offering to donate the proceeds to help the family of a man killed in a hit and run last week that still has no suspects.

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Law enforcement officials have asked the driver or any witnesses out there to please come forward in the fatal collision that killed Mariano Sanchez, 51, of Newhall, near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway on Aug. 21.

They released the following video, which appears to show an identified SUV hit Sanchez and then continue down Newhall Avenue.

A local fundraising effort by Rueda in the Park and Vicenzo’s Pizza is donating the proceeds from Salsa Night, which takes place Sept. 4, 7-10 p.m.

Mariano was beloved employed of Vincenzo’s Newhall for 10 years.

His co-workers described Sanchez as “a very hard working man,” who was “funny, outgoing, and loving.”

Sanchez was also known by members of the class, which offers free dance lessons followed by open dancing. The dance’s offered include Salsa, Timba with some Cumbia, Cha-cha and Bachata, also.