18-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit and Run Collision NR11037gb

UPDATE
April 25,
2011

Today Councilmember Jan Perry stood with
the LAPD and the Jeter family to announce, during a press
conference to announce a $50,000 reward motion for information that
would lead to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the
hit-and run killing of Sharneice Jeter.

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) South
Traffic Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a
driver who fatally struck a woman as she crossed a street in South
Los Angeles.

On Friday, January 21, 2011, at about 10:35 p.m., 18-year-old,
Sharniece Jeter, a resident of the City of Victorville, was
crossing the street westbound on 66th Street with her female friend
when she was struck by a possible Ford F-150 or F-250 pickup truck,
beige or champagne in color with an extended cab, and tinted
windows. The vehicle was traveling in a northerly direction on
Figueroa.

The driver of the Ford described as a male Hispanic with a large
beard immediately left the scene without rendering aid or
identifying himself as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics rushed the victim to a local
hospital where she died.

Anyone with information about this incident or whereabouts of this
vehicle/driver is urged to contact South Traffic Division
Detectives at 213-485-7336 or 323-290-6063. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact
Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on
most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin
with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org,
click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.