The motorist responsible for fatally striking a pedestrian and driving off is still on the loose nearly two weeks later, and police are asking for the community’s help to solve the case.
The felony hit-and-run happened around 9:20 p.m. on May 17, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, in the Vermont Vista neighborhood.
A preliminary investigation unveiled that the suspect vehicle, which was not described, was driving northbound on Figueroa Street when it struck a woman walking in the intersection at 115th Street.
Details are limited, and police did not immediately provide a suspect description or details such as what speed the vehicle may have been travelling, or if drugs or alcohol may have been a factor.
“The driver of the vehicle continued northbound on Figueroa Street, fleeing the scene without identifying themselves or rendering aid as required by law,” LAPD said in a statement.
L.A. Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene to treat the victim, but ultimately pronounced her dead.
Officials said the victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin, but noted that she appeared to be a woman in her 30s.
LAPD’s South Traffic Division detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to the collision to come forward with any information.
The department reminded the public that a reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members who “provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.”
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Officer Noland, Serial No.43371, South Traffic Division Detectives at 323-421-2500.
LAPD said tipsters can also go to www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip.
