$50,000 Reward Offered on Fatal Hit and Run

October 27, 2020

WHAT:

News Conference

WHEN:

Thursday, October 29, 2020

8:00 a.m.

WHERE:

West Traffic Division Community Room 4849 W. Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90019

WHO:

LAPD Captain Brian Wendling, Commanding Officer, West Traffic Division LAPD Detective James Dickson, West Traffic Division Victim’s family will not be attending

WHY:

On February 22, 2020, around 4:00 a.m., an 87-year-old resident of Los Angeles was walking northbound on 8th Street, west of Westmoreland Avenue. Prior to reaching the north curb of 8th Street, he was struck by a white 2012-2016 BMW M5 4-door sedan. He was also struck by a second vehicle, described as a white 4-door sedan.

The male victim, identified as Chan Wook Park, was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries. Park passed away at the hospital.

CONTACT:

For more information, please contact Detective James Dickson or West Traffic Detectives at 213-473-0234, or email 37895@LAPD.Online.