A hit-and-run in Westlake has left a woman in her 60s with serious injuries after a driver struck her as she crossed Olympic Boulevard at Beacon Avenue, then sped away, according to police. The collision happened on the evening of April 10, and the woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Detectives say they still have only limited information about the vehicle or the driver and are urging anyone with footage or other leads to come forward.
What police say
LAPD’s Central Traffic Division reports that the crash occurred at about 8:50 p.m., when the woman was crossing Olympic Boulevard in an unmarked crosswalk at Beacon Avenue. An eastbound vehicle hit her, then left the scene without stopping. Police have not released any description of the suspect or vehicle and say the victim was transported to a nearby hospital with severe injuries, according to CBS Los Angeles.
Reward and how to report
The city’s Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund lets officials offer rewards in serious cases, with amounts that can reach up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a suspect. Per LAPD guidance, anyone with tips, dash-cam video or other evidence is asked to contact Officer Herrera with the Central Traffic Division at 213‑833‑3713; anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers or through the P3 Tips app. The Los Angeles Administrative Code spells out how the reward fund works, while the LAPD Newsroom details how public tips can support these investigations.
Pedestrian safety in context
Hit-and-run crashes and severe pedestrian injuries remain a persistent problem in Los Angeles, even as officials push Vision Zero street-safety efforts. A Vision Zero safety study from LADOT notes an uptick in killed-and-severely-injured collisions in recent years and underscores how vulnerable pedestrians are on the city’s High Injury Network. LAist has reported that roughly 290 people died in traffic collisions across Los Angeles in 2025, with more than 150 of those incidents involving pedestrians, offering a stark look at how dangerous city streets remain.
Possible legal consequences
Under California law, leaving the scene of a crash that causes serious injury can bring significant criminal consequences. Vehicle Code Section 20001 makes it a crime to fail to stop, render aid and identify oneself after an accident that injures or kills another person, and penalties can include prison time and fines depending on the severity of the injury and other factors, according to the state’s legislative text. See California Legislative Information for the statute language and penalties.
