Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision Severely Injures Pedestrian NR24246dc

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division detectives seek the public’s help identifying the suspect responsible for a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a 41-year-old man severely injured.

On May 15, 2024, around 8:30 p.m., a male pedestrian was crossing the street at the intersection of 65th Place and Western Avenue when he was struck by a black sedan that was traveling northbound on Western Avenue. The driver of the vehicle continued northbound Western Avenue and failed to remain at scene, identify themselves, or render aid to the pedestrian as required by law.

The driver’s side mirror that was recovered at scene possibly matches a 2016-2022 Chevrolet Malibu.

The Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital with severe injuries.

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 that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.

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.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Detective Karla Carrillo, South Traffic Division, at 323-421-2500. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to the South Traffic Watch Commander at 323-421-2577 or contact 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. Lastly, tipsters may download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.