Police sought the public’s assistance Friday in locating the suspect in a hit-and-run crash in the Pico-Union district that left a pedestrian dead.
The crash occurred at about 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 6, when a silver 2008-2010 four-door Chrysler 300 sedan was traveling eastbound near Venice Boulevard and Malvern Avenue, then struck a pedestrian, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man between 50 and 60 years old. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and glasses.
Police said the man failed to stop after hitting the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.
The suspect vehicle is believed to have a non-working driver’s side fog light and has a darker shade of paint on the driver’s side door.
Detectives assigned to the Central Traffic Division have released a photo of the suspect and vehicle, and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward with information to assist with the investigation.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the identity, arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with details regarding the fatal collision was encouraged to call Central Division Investigator David Chung at 213-486-0760. Calls during non-business hours should be made to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.