Police Need the Public’s Help to Locate the Driver Wanted for a Felony Hit & Run on Pacific Coast Highway NR12385SF

Los Angeles:  On August 11, 2012, at 12:40 a.m., a car suspected of traveling southbound on Pacific Coast Highway near Temescal Canyon Road struck a 25-year-old woman.  The driver of the unknown vehicle failed to stop and render aid as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital for medical treatment.  The extent of her injuries are not known.

West Traffic Division Officers Kordis and Antoine are conducting the Felony Hit & Run traffic investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call them at (213) 473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers 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.