Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a man in South Los Angeles.
The victim was identified as Jose Martinez, 40, by the Los Angeles Police Department.
On Jan. 7, Martinez was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk near 53rd and Figueroa Streets at around 7:21 p.m.
That’s when a driver in a silver Porsche Cayenne driving north on Figueroa Street struck Martinez. The suspect continued speeding away and did not stop to check on the injured pedestrian.
Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Police provided photos of the suspect’s SUV but the license plate was unavailable.
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The suspect’s silver Porsche Cayenne SUV was captured on surveillance cameras. The driver is wanted for a deadly hit-and-run crash in South L.A. on Jan. 7, 2025. (Los Angeles Police Department) -
The suspect’s silver Porsche Cayenne SUV was captured on surveillance cameras. The driver is wanted for a deadly hit-and-run crash in South L.A. on Jan. 7, 2025. (Los Angeles Police Department)
“Drivers 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 $50,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension, and conviction.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Flannery or Detective Moreno at 323-421-2500. 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.
