Felony Hit and Run Collision Leaves Driver in Critical Condition NR24226kt

September 16, 2024   NR24226kt

UPDATE

Additional surveillance footage of a person of interest wearing a yellow sweatshirt has been added to the video released by detectives.

August 9, 2024 NR24226jl

UPDATE

Additional surveillance footage of the suspect’s vehicle has been added to the video released by detectives.

Canoga Park: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division detectives seek the public’s help identifying the suspect responsible for a severe hit-and-run traffic collision.

On August 03, 2024, around 1:00 a.m., a white Acura 4-door sedan traveling northbound on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, north of Parthenia Street, sideswiped a gray 2022 BMW sedan, causing the driver of the BMW to lose control and collide with a pole. The white Acura fled from the scene without stopping to identify themselves or to render aid to the other driver. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the driver of the gray BMW to a local hospital with severe injuries.

Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a traffic collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene as required by law.

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.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed or have information regarding this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Investigator Reyes at (818) 644-8114 or Santos at (818) 644-8024. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA 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 download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.