A woman walking in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a speeding sedan in the Arlington Heights community of South Los Angeles, authorities said Saturday.
A four-door white sedan going westbound on Venice Boulevard, approaching the intersection at Seventh Avenue, struck the woman at about 9:55 p.m. Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.
The car failed to stop and sped away westbound on Venice. Arriving paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
The LAPD’s West Traffic Division urged anyone with information about the vehicle to call them at 818-644-8114 or 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.