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Driver Sought in Fatal Hit-and-Run

W 56th St & Western Ave

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Summary

  • A hit-and-run incident in South Los Angeles on August 17 resulted in the death of a 23-year-old male and severe injuries to another pedestrian. The driver of a light-colored sedan fled the scene after striking the individuals near Western Avenue and 56th Street. Police are actively searching for the suspect.

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Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through the P3 Tips app.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 213-321-9681. During non-business hours or weekends, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

The City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the driver, or to resolution through a civil compromise.

Both pedestrians were transported to a hospital. One victim is a 23-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second pedestrian was severely injured.

Police said a light-colored sedan was traveling northbound on Western Avenue around 10:55 p.m. on August 17 when it struck two pedestrians. The driver continued northbound without stopping or rendering aid.

According to the LAPD, South Traffic Division detectives are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that killed one pedestrian and severely injured another near Western Avenue and 56th Street in South Los Angeles.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 56th St & Western Ave.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through the P3 Tips app.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 213-321-9681. During non-business hours or weekends, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

The City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the driver, or to resolution through a civil compromise.

Both pedestrians were transported to a hospital. One victim is a 23-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second pedestrian was severely injured.

Police said a light-colored sedan was traveling northbound on Western Avenue around 10:55 p.m. on August 17 when it struck two pedestrians. The driver continued northbound without stopping or rendering aid.

According to the LAPD, South Traffic Division detectives are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that killed one pedestrian and severely injured another near Western Avenue and 56th Street in South Los Angeles.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 56th St & Western Ave.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through the P3 Tips app.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 213-321-9681. During non-business hours or weekends, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

The City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the driver, or to resolution through a civil compromise.

Both pedestrians were transported to a hospital. One victim is a 23-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second pedestrian was severely injured.

Police said a light-colored sedan was traveling northbound on Western Avenue around 10:55 p.m. on August 17 when it struck two pedestrians. The driver continued northbound without stopping or rendering aid.

According to the LAPD, South Traffic Division detectives are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that killed one pedestrian and severely injured another near Western Avenue and 56th Street in South Los Angeles.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 56th St & Western Ave.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through the P3 Tips app.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 213-321-9681. During non-business hours or weekends, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

The City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the driver, or to resolution through a civil compromise.

Both pedestrians were transported to a hospital. One victim is a 23-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second pedestrian was severely injured.

Police said a light-colored sedan was traveling northbound on Western Avenue around 10:55 p.m. on August 17 when it struck two pedestrians. The driver continued northbound without stopping or rendering aid.

According to the LAPD, South Traffic Division detectives are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that killed one pedestrian and severely injured another near Western Avenue and 56th Street in South Los Angeles.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 56th St & Western Ave.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or through the P3 Tips app.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 213-321-9681. During non-business hours or weekends, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

The City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the driver, or to resolution through a civil compromise.

Both pedestrians were transported to a hospital. One victim is a 23-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second pedestrian was severely injured.

Police said a light-colored sedan was traveling northbound on Western Avenue around 10:55 p.m. on August 17 when it struck two pedestrians. The driver continued northbound without stopping or rendering aid.

According to the LAPD, South Traffic Division detectives are searching for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that killed one pedestrian and severely injured another near Western Avenue and 56th Street in South Los Angeles.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 56th St & Western Ave.

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Radio Clips

LA 4 Hollenbeck Area · Aug 17, 11:00PM · 0:08
North traffic unit, ambulance traffic, person involved, 56 and Western, 56 and Western, code 3, incident 4819, RD 1213, cross traffic channel...
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LA 14 Pacific Area · Aug 17, 11:00PM · 0:08
All traffic units, ambulance traffic, person involved, 56 and Western, 56 and Western, Code 3, incident 4819, RD 1213, South traffic channel, Ida to Hyde.
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Comments28

LosAngelesUser743118005Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

All these flock cams and still can't catch a criminal

sybau13Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

Hope the driver gets what’s coming to them 🤬

mdr111Aug 25 at 6:45 AM

With all of street cameras the driver and car should be recorded.

ofquieAug 25 at 10:53 AM

They have flock cameras all over but can't find a single car when they need to? 🤔

LosAngelesUser743118005Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

All these flock cams and still can't catch a criminal

sybau13Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

Hope the driver gets what’s coming to them 🤬

mdr111Aug 25 at 6:45 AM

With all of street cameras the driver and car should be recorded.

ofquieAug 25 at 10:53 AM

They have flock cameras all over but can't find a single car when they need to? 🤔

LosAngelesUser743118005Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

All these flock cams and still can't catch a criminal

sybau13Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

Hope the driver gets what’s coming to them 🤬

mdr111Aug 25 at 6:45 AM

With all of street cameras the driver and car should be recorded.

ofquieAug 25 at 10:53 AM

They have flock cameras all over but can't find a single car when they need to? 🤔

LosAngelesUser743118005Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

All these flock cams and still can't catch a criminal

sybau13Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

Hope the driver gets what’s coming to them 🤬

mdr111Aug 25 at 6:45 AM

With all of street cameras the driver and car should be recorded.

ofquieAug 25 at 10:53 AM

They have flock cameras all over but can't find a single car when they need to? 🤔

LosAngelesUser743118005Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

All these flock cams and still can't catch a criminal

sybau13Aug 25 at 6:25 AM

Hope the driver gets what’s coming to them 🤬

mdr111Aug 25 at 6:45 AM

With all of street cameras the driver and car should be recorded.

ofquieAug 25 at 10:53 AM

They have flock cameras all over but can't find a single car when they need to? 🤔

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