A hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles' Vermont Vista neighborhood has left a man dead, and police are seeking the public's help in their ongoing search for the suspect. The collision, involving a man in his 60s using a walker to cross the street, occurred on February 24 at approximately 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of Figueroa Street and 104th Place. As reported by CBS Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department has released video footage of the incident in the hope that witnesses will come forward.
The surveillance video captures the moment when the suspect's vehicle, described as a white compact sedan, struck the victim while turning left from 104th onto Figueroa. Despite the impact, the driver failed to stop and assist the victim, choosing instead to continue driving northbound on Figueroa. Authorities are appealing to anyone with information to step forward, as part of their efforts to urgently track down the driver responsible for the tragic event. Those with knowledge of the accident can view the full video on the LAPD's YouTube channel.
The victim, who has not been publicly named pending notification of next of kin, was quickly attended to by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The LAPD's South Traffic detectives, who are heading the investigation, are urging any witnesses to provide information that could lead to the driver's arrest. According to an official statement from the Los Angeles Police Department, a reward of up to $25,000 is offered for tips that successfully lead to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the hit-and-run driver, under the city's Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund established in 2015.
Community members who may have information about the collision are encouraged to contact South Traffic Division Detective Chavarria at (213) 924-3621. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the LAPD's online platform or the "P3 Tips" mobile app by selecting the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers.
