In a sobering reminder of the precarious nature of pedestrian safety on Los Angeles streets, the LAPD has reported a fatal hit-and-run incident. On the evening of November 7, a 48-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Franklin Avenue while walking northbound outside of a marked crosswalk just east of Van Ness Avenue. The suspect's vehicle, described only as traveling westbound on Franklin Avenue, fatally injured the victim before fleeing the scene without stopping to render aid. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to LAPD News.
LAPD News: Hit-and-Run Collision Leaves One Person Dead pic.twitter.com/lLIFoMGiwj
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This tragic event has prompted an investigation by the LAPD's West Traffic Division detectives, who are currently seeking any information that might lead to locating and apprehending the suspect. In a bid to encourage witnesses to come forward, the city's Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for details that result to successfully identify, apprehend, and either convict the offender or resolve the case through a civil compromise, as per the LAPD PIO.
LAPD West Traffic Division detectives urge anyone with information to contact them at (213) 473-0234, or during non-business hours, to call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). An anonymous tip line is also available through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or by texting to phone number 274637 with a cell phone, starting the message with "LAPD." Furthermore, tipsters may also choose to go online to LAPDOnline.org, click "web tips," and follow the prompts.
