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Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department South Traffic Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the identification of the suspect involved in a hit and run collision which left 65-year-old Joseph C Haywood injured at scene.

On May 31, 2016, around 10:10 p.m, Joseph C. Haywood was walking westbound across the crosswalk on 63rd Street and Crenshaw Boulevard when he was struck by a possible black Honda sedan traveling southbound on Crenshaw Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and render aid to the victim, or identify themselves, as required by law.

The Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he later died from his massive traumatic injuries.

There is no driver description.

On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit and Run Reward Program Trust Fund. 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 information about this collision is asked to contact South Traffic Division detectives at (323) 421-2500 or the South Traffic Division Watch Commander at (213) 421-2577. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 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.