Reward Offered on a Fatal Hit & Run Crash NA23045mp

WHAT:
Announcing Fatal Hit & Run Reward

WHEN:
Thursday, April 20, 2023

TIME:
10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
South Traffic Division Police Station- 4125 South Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90008
(Lower level of the Crenshaw Mall parking structure)

WHO:
Captain II Jay Hom, Commanding Officer, South Traffic Division
Detective III Ryan Moreno, Officer-in-charge,
South Traffic Division Detective Section
Detective II Mike Flannery, South Traffic Division, Detectives
Police Officer II, Gerald Chavarria, South Traffic Division, Detectives
Family Members of Ricardo Cordova

WHY:
On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 4:00 am, Mr. Cordova was crossing Hoover Street from east to west in an unmarked crosswalk at 74th Street. Just before getting to the other side, a silver-colored sedan, struck him causing fatal injuries. The driver of the vehicle failed to render aid or comply with the law and fled the scene southbound Hoover Street. Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department attempted life-saving measures but pronounced Mr. Cordova deceased at scene. We are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect. Video and images of vehicle will be released during the news conference.

CONTACT:
For additional information, please contact Officer Gerald Chavarria, South Traffic Division at 323-421-2500. After hours, call South Traffic Division Watch Commander at 323-421-2577. You may also submit an anonymous tip through lacrimestoppers.org