Detectives Locate and Arrest Hit-and-Run Suspect Who Killed Pedestrian NR25059ti

Los Angeles:  The Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Detectives announce the arrest of a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:46 a.m., a 2017 Ford Transit Van was traveling westbound on 6th Street when it collided with a pedestrian riding a skateboard westbound on 6th Street, just west of Catalina Street. The impact caused the pedestrian to be thrown onto the north sidewalk of 6th Street. After the collision, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop or render aid, in violation of Vehicle Code Section 20001(a) Felony Hit and Run.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene, and despite lifesaving efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

West Traffic Detectives responded to the scene, and after a thorough and ongoing investigation, located the involved vehicle and subsequently arrested 20-year-old Fedir Latsenko (Booking Number 6992240).

The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. On the morning of April 1, 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of 192(c)(1) PC (Vehicular Manslaughter with Gross Negligence).

Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a traffic 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.

Anyone with information about this traffic collision is asked to contact West Traffic detectives at 213-473-0234. 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 can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.