A hit-and-run incident in Boyle Heights has left a 49-year-old man in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle earlier this month; the Los Angeles Police Department is now seeking assistance from the public to locate the driver responsible. On February 5, around 8:50 p.m., the pedestrian was hit by a silver, older model Honda Odyssey—identified as a 1999-2004 make—while crossing 1st Street west of Fresno Street. As reported by KTLA, the man was transported to a local hospital, where he has remained in a critical state since the accident.
Surveillance footage obtained by law enforcement shows the vehicle hitting the man from behind and subsequently leaving the scene without stopping to provide aid or identify themselves according to information released by the LAPD and shared by FOX LA. The Los Angeles Police Department has provided detectives' contact information for those who might possess relevant knowledge regarding the hit-and-run—which they follow up with a reminder for drivers involved in collisions to stop and identify themselves, guidance that was echoed by the LAPD and cited by KTLA.
CCTV footage of the incident has been made available for public viewing via the LAPD's official website, as detailed in a release by the police department and presented on LAPD Online. The City Council’s establishment of a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund in April 2015 has led to a reward of up to $25,000 being offered for information leading to the driver's identification, apprehension, and potential conviction or resolution through a civil compromise, reflecting the authorities' vested interest in securing justice for occurrences like this.
Individuals with information regarding this case are encouraged to contact Investigator David Chung of the Central Traffic Division at (213) 486-0760 or via email at [email protected]; alternatively, the LAPD can be reached during non-business hours or on weekends at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247), or tipsters can reach out to the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or submit information online, those choosing to do so may remain anonymous if they wish reflects the LAPD’s commitment to providing various avenues for the public to assist in the investigation.
