A devastating hit-and-run incident in Westlake has ended in tragedy for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle earlier this month. According to NBC Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating the case where a man was fatally hit by a silver Nissan Sentra around 11 p.m. on Dec. 2 in an alleyway near Westlake Avenue and north of Wilshire Boulevard.
The aftermath of the collision left the victim in urgent need of medical attention, prompting paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department to respond to the site of the accident, where they found the pedestrian critically injured and subsequently transported him to a local hospital unfortunately however, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. As detailed by the official LAPD Online Newsroom, the suspected hit-and-run driver failed to fulfill their legal obligations, which include stopping, rendering aid, and identifying themselves after the incident.
Investigators have released footage of the suspect vehicle, believed to be a silver Nissan Sentra from a model year between 2007-2012, in an effort to solicit the public's assistance. The LAPD urges anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that a significant reward of up to $50,000 is available for details leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person responsible.
In the meantime, the identity of the victim remains undisclosed, pending the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office's notification of next of kin. Additional information regarding this incident can be issued by Investigator Gabriela Diaz, Central Traffic Detectives - individuals with insights into the case may get in touch at (213) 833-3713 or via email at [email protected], outside of business hours the public can contact 1-877-LAPD-24-7, and for those wishing to maintain anonymity, L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers is accessible at 1-800-222-TIPS or through the "P3 Tips" mobile application.
