On Sunday, a fatal hit-and-run occurred in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, involving a dark colored truck and a pedestrian. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying the involved driver.
The LAPD's official update via Twitter, details that the driver was going south on Lankershim Boulevard at the time of the incident. Striking a male Hispanic pedestrian in his 30's who was crossing Valerio Street, the driver did not stop and aid the critically injured pedestrian and instead continued down Lankershim Boulevard. The victim remains unnamed pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.
LAPD NEWS: North Hollywood Hit and Run pic.twitter.com/7R90aYOicD
— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) November 6, 2023
LAPD officers swiftly arrived at the scene upon receiving calls of a body lying on Lankershim Boulevard around 4:15 a.m., as cited by KTLA. The victim was declared deceased upon arrival. The victim's description in the LAPD's report differs slightly from KTLA's reporting, which identifies the victim as a 40-year-old Hispanic woman. There is no current information available regarding the potential suspect or vehicle description.
The City of Los Angeles is incentivizing the public with a reward up to $50,000 for any information that leads to the identification, apprehension, conviction, or civil compromise of the perpetrator. This pledge is aligned with the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, introduced by the City Council on April 15.
Anyone with information relative to the incident is encouraged to contact Valley Traffic Division Detective Otrosina at (818) 644-8036 or Officer Krueger at (818) 644-8028. On non-business hours and weekends, contact can be made at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). If anonymity is desired, tips can be submitted via the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), via www.lacrimestoppers.org or through the "P3 Tips" mobile app, choosing L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as the local program.
