$50K Reward Offered in Connection with Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Incident NA11184rf

WHAT:    
A news conference to announce a $50,000 reward offered in connection with a felony hit-and-run traffic collision that caused serious injuries.

WHEN:    
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
10 a.m.
WHERE:       
LAPD Central Area Police Station (outside, in front of building)
251 E. 6th Street
Los Angeles 90014

WHO:          
District 9 Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry
LAPD Central Traffic Division Commanding Officer Captain Ronald R. Marbrey
Central Traffic Division Detectives    
                                
WHY:            
To announce the availability of a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for striking and seriously injuring a 62-year-old man at about 4:20 p.m. on June 5, 2011.  The victim was crossing midblock on 43rd Street between Central Avenue and Hooper Street when the incident occurred.  The vehicle’s driver failed to remain at the scene and render aid to the victim as required by law.  Detectives need the public’s help as witnesses were unable to obtain the hit-and-run vehicle’s license plate number.
                       CONTACT:  
For more information, please contact LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910.