Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision NR24299kt

Hollywood: The Los Angeles Police Department's West Traffic Division detectives are investigating a hit-and-run collision that killed a 48-year-old man.

On November 7, 2024, around 9:55 p.m., the victim was walking northbound across Franklin Avenue outside of a marked crosswalk just east of Van Ness Avenue. A vehicle driven by the suspect was traveling westbound on Franklin Avenue and collided with the victim, causing the victim to also collide with the roadway. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, failing to stop and render aid as required by law.

The Los Angeles Fire Department's paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

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.

Motorists 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. Motorcyclists are also reminded to obey the rules of the road and ride at a safe speed.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact LAPD 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 Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers 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." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "web tips" and follow the prompts.