Fatal Hit and Run Involving a Pedestrian NR24203kt

July 16, 2024

Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving a Pedestrian

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department's South Traffic Division detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that killed a pedestrian.

On June 19, 2024, around 11:10 p.m., the suspect's vehicle; described as a dark-color SUV, was traveling eastbound on Martin Luther King Boulevard towards Budlong Avenue, when it collided with a pedestrian who was standing in the middle of the road. The force of the collision caused the victim to then collide with the roadway. The suspect continued driving eastbound on Martin Luther King Boulevard to southbound Walton Avenue without stopping to identify themselves or render aid as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital, however, despite live saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Suspect Vehicle

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

A video of the incident can be viewed through the following link: lapdonline.org

Anyone with information or witnessed this collision, is asked to contact South Traffic Division Detective Huerta at (323)-421-2500. 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 also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.