Police sought the public’s assistance Thursday in locating the hit-and-run suspect who left a 71-year-old pedestrian severely injured in Koreatown.
The crash was reported Friday around 6:40 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The pedestrian was struck by a white Ford F-150 while standing beside his vehicle in the southbound lane of New Hampshire Avenue, south of Eighth Street, as the driver of the pickup truck continued traveling without stopping to render aid.
The suspect was last seen westbound on James M. Wood Boulevard from New Hampshire Avenue.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the victim to a hospital for medical treatment after sustaining severe injuries.
“Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” police said in a statement.
An amended reward of up to $50,000 was being offered by the city through a trust fund for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run collision was urged to call LAPD West Traffic Division detectives at 213-473-0238. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be made to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crimes Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.