Police asked for the public’s help Monday in identifying the driver of a flatbed semi-truck involved in a hit-and-run crash near the Vernon neighborhood of Los Angeles that left a man hospitalized with severe injuries.
The collision occurred about 9:05 p.m. June 9 on Washington Boulevard, when the truck struck a man in his 30s who was walking north across the street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The driver did not stop and continued east toward Soto Street, police said.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the victim to a hospital in critical condition, police said. His exact injuries were not disclosed.
“Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” the police department said in a statement.
A reward of up to $25,000 was offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run collision was urged to contact the LAPD Central Traffic Division at 213-833-3713. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.