Fatal Hit-and-Run in South Figueroa Corridor NR25006jc

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division (STD) detectives are investigating the circumstances of a fatal hit-and-run. This is an active ongoing investigation, and limited information is currently available.

On January 7, 2025, around 7:20 p.m., a 40-year-old man was crossing eastbound Figueroa Street at West 53rd Street outside of the unmarked crosswalk. A vehicle traveling northbound on Figueroa Street at a high rate of speed collided with the pedestrian. After striking the pedestrian, the suspect vehicle fled northbound Figueroa Street without stopping and rendering aid to the pedestrian. Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced the man dead at scene.

The identity of the victim is being held until the next of kin has been notified.

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.

Motorists 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.

The public is also reminded that pedestrians must obey all traffic laws and cross the street when it is safe to do so.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Detective Flannery, Serial No.36629 or Officer Cha, Serial No 37724, South Traffic Division Detectives at 323-421-2500. 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. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobileapplication and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.