Los Angeles Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in severe injuries to a 29-year-old pedestrian. The collision occurred on December 22, 2024, just before the early morning rush, at approximately 2:35 a.m. when a white sedan was seen traveling north on Catalina Street approaching Wilshire Boulevard. According to the LAPD's report, the vehicle made an impact on the pedestrian as they were crossing from the west curb and proceeded to leave the scene without fulfilling the legal obligations of stopping and rendering aid.
Following the event, emergency services were alerted, and Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene, where they attended to the injured male before transporting him to a local area hospital for treatment. In light of incidents such as this, motorists are reminded of their duty to stop and provide the necessary information when involved in a traffic collision.
A reward system is in place, encouraging community involvement in apprehending individuals who fail to assume responsibility in hit-and-run circumstances. "On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund," as stated by the LAPD. A financial incentive of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction, or a civil compromise with the at-fault driver.
Those with information on the case, including witnesses or persons with access to potential surveillance footage, are urged to come forward. Details can be shared with Detective Holmes of the West Traffic Division at (213) 473-0238. After hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to the LAPD's 24/7 hotline at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247), or anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Informants can also use the "P3 Tips" mobile app and select L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their program of choice.
