An unidentified male pedestrian was fatally injured in a hit-and-run collision in Los Angeles, and the LAPD is seeking the public's assistance to find the driver responsible for the incident. According to a news release issued by the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision occurred on January 12, at approximately 12:50 a.m. The pedestrian, a white male believed to be between 50 and 60 years old, was struck by a light-colored sedan while crossing 3rd Street west of Lucas Avenue.
NR25008ne Unidentified Male Struck and Killed by Hit & Run Driver pic.twitter.com/K9ByFH85LJ
— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) January 13, 2025
The victim after being struck was projected mid-air and collided with the roadway, suggesting a forceful impact. Witnesses or anyone with information has been urged to come forward and are reminded by the LAPD of a reward program that might benefit them. Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries, as reported by the LAPD PIO.
Since the establishment by the Los Angeles City Council, the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund may now offer up to $50,000 to individuals providing key information that leads to the capture and conviction of drivers fleeing crash scenes, as per the LAPD PIO. Investigator M. Figueroa has been assigned to the case and can be directly contacted for any tips related to the vehicle or incident at (213) 833-3713 or via email at [email protected]. Additionally, there are avenues for tipsters seeking to remain anonymous, including the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at (213) 833-3746, especially during weekends and off-hours. People can also reach out to the 24-hour toll-free number for the LAPD at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247) for any urgent information related to the case.
