Authorities Thursday identified a pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run in the Winnetka area, and continued their efforts to find the motorist responsible for her death.
Lorena Ponce, 46, of Canoga Park was struck about 5 a.m. Thursday at Roscoe Boulevard and Lurline Avenue and died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Authorities are looking for a light-colored vehicle, possibly a tan or silver Chevrolet Tahoe, which was last seen traveling west on Roscoe Boulevard.
A reward of up to $50,000 is available through the city’s Hit and Run Reward Program Trust Fund to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect or a civil resolution when a hit and run results in a death.
Police urged anyone with information to call LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division Officer Takishita at 818-644-8116; or 877-LAPD-247 during non-business hours. Callers can report a tip anonymously to the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.