A disturbing hit-and-run incident in San Fernando Valley has prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to release video footage in an appeal for public assistance. The video, made available Monday on the LAPD's YouTube channel, shows a gray sedan striking a 22-year-old pedestrian who was crossing Foothill Boulevard at Sayre Street in Sylmar on the night of December 11, as reported by KTLA.
Traveling northbound on Sayre Street, made a left turn onto westbound Foothill Boulevard, the sedan hit the pedestrian, throwing him several feet into the middle of the road. After the collision, driving away without stopping to offer aid, the driver fled along Foothill Boulevard. The victim was later hospitalized with severe injuries, details regarding the man's current state remain undisclosed. The LAPD's Valley Traffic Division is leading the investigation and encourages anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward.
The suspect vehicle, described as a dark or gray-colored sedan, remains at large, and the LAPD emphasizes the legal obligation for drivers to stop and render aid in the event of a collision. "Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves," as per information provided by the LAPD.
LAPD has also issued a reminder, that pedestrians must obey all traffic laws and cross the street when it is safe. A reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification and apprehension of the suspect is available through the City's Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, established by the City Council on April 15, 2015. Tips can be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through texting to phone number 274637 with the message beginning with "LAPD."
For further information or to provide details that could aid the ongoing investigation, the public can contact the Valley Traffic Division directly during business hours at (818) 644-8036, or 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247) during non-business hours or on weekends.
