11-Year-Old Severely Injured in Hit and Run Traffic Collision NR21092ll

Los Angeles: Detectives from the
Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Traffic Division are
seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect or
suspects responsible for the Hit and Run traffic collision that
severely injured a pedestrian.

On March 24, 2021, around 4:00 p.m., an 11-year old male Hispanic
was struck by a vehicle as he ran across the street trying to catch
up to an ice cream truck. The driver immediately stopped and exited
the vehicle to check on the child. He then re-entered his vehicle
and fled the scene without rendering aid or identifying himself to
the victim as required by law. The collision occurred on 42nd
Street just east of McKinley Avenue.

The victim sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local
hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a gray or beige 2002
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV bearing the California License Plate No.
6SEZ288. The driver is described as a male Hispanic, 5’09” to 6’0″,
and is in his 30’s. The investigation also revealed that the Chevy
Tahoe was reported stolen out of Rampart Division on March 21,
2021.

Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision,
they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so,
notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify
themselves.

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 $25,000 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
Central Traffic Division Detectives at 213-833-3713 or email
31161@lapd.online, or Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at
213-833-3746. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls
should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone
wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the Get
Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local
program.