Non-Contact Hit and Run Leaves One Severely Injured NR24223dc

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department's West Traffic Division is asking for the public's assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a Non-Contact Hit and Run traffic collision that left one person with severe injuries.

On Saturday, July 20, 2024, around 2:00 a.m., a Nissan Frontier pick-up was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Normandie Avenue, north of 1st street. A newer model blue Chevrolet Camaro swerved into the lane the Nissan was traveling in causing it to crash into parked vehicles.

The driver of the blue Chevrolet Camaro failed to stop, identify themselves, and/or render aid to the injured person and fled the scene southbound Normandie Avenue.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the severely injured 31-year-old female passenger to a local hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the Nissan Frontier was identified as 35-year-old Luis Sanches-Galicia, a resident of Los Angeles. He was booked for 23153 (A) VC - Felony DUI, Booking No. 6850391.

Not the actual vehicle
SUSPECT VEHICLE: possible late model Chevy Camaro or similar blue in color

Drivers 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.

***Video of the incident can be viewed here: Non-Contact Hit and Run Leaves One Severely Injured (youtube.com) **

Anyone with information about this 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 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact CrimeStoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD."