Police are searching for a driver who killed a man in a hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles.
The collision occurred on Feb. 24 as the victim, identified only as a man in his 60s, was crossing the road in the Vermont Vista neighborhood.
In surveillance footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department, the man is seen pushing what appears to be a walker or a small cart as he crosses Figueroa Street near 104th Place at around 7 p.m.
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Surveillance footage showed the victim crossing Figueroa Street near 104th Place in South L.A. when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in a white sedan on Feb. 24, 2025. (Los Angeles Police Department) -
Surveillance footage showed the victim crossing Figueroa Street near 104th Place in South L.A. when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in a white sedan on Feb. 24, 2025. (Los Angeles Police Department)
There was no crosswalk in the area. As vehicles drive by, he pauses in the middle of the road. The suspect, who had been waiting to make a left turn from 104th Place, drives forward and crashes into the pedestrian.
The impact sent the man flying onto the vehicle’s hood before he fell onto the ground. The suspect continued driving away and never stopped to check on the victim.
L.A. Fire Department paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. His name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
The suspect vehicle was only described as a white compact sedan.
“Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” LAPD said.
A reward of up to $25,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension, and conviction.
Anyone with information is asked to call LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Chavarria at 213-924-3621. The public can also call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
