Hit-and-Run Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Leaves One Dead

LOS ANGELES – A female pedestrian was struck and killed on San Fernando Road north of Loosemore Street officials said. On August 25th at around 2:15 a.m. the victim was crossing San Fernando Road when she was struck by two northbound traveling vehicles.

The first vehicle to hit her, a white box truck continued on without stopping, while the second to hit the victim remained at the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Authorities said that the woman was not in the marked crosswalk when she was hit. The driver who fled the scene remains outstanding Friday afternoon. The identity of the woman will be released pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact LAPD Central Traffic Division Detective Meneses or Officer Yamamoto at (213) 833-3713. 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 ww.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip.

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