Police Saturday were investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead in North Hollywood, just east of Van Nuys.
Officers were called to the 11700 block of Victory Boulevard, near Colfax Avenue, at 9:40 p.m. Friday regarding a pedestrian versus vehicle collision, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. They learned a vehicle traveling west on Victory struck the victim and drove away from the scene, an LAPD officer told City News Service.
A second vehicle traveling in the same direction struck the same victim and also fled without stopping to render aid, police said.
The first vehicle was only identified as a sedan, and the second vehicle was described as a light blue or grey 2003 Toyota 4 Runner.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. She was described as a 26-year-old Hispanic woman. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detective Martinez at 818-644-8033 or Investigator Olson at 818-644-8022. During non-business hours, calls should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.