An elderly woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle in Pacoima, authorities said Saturday.
The crash occurred at about 5:50 p.m. Friday in the area of Van Nuys Boulevard and Glenoaks Avenue, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.
A black Dodge Durango traveling eastbound on Van Nuys Boulevard, east of Glenoaks, struck the woman, who was crossing the street. The vehicle continued eastbound on Van Nuys Boulevard without stopping, police said.
Arriving paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Anyone with information regarding the crash was urged to call the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8114, or during non-business hours or weekends, at 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to lacrimestoppers.org.
The Los Angeles City Council has authorized a reward of up to $50,000 for anyone who provides information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction or resolution through civil compromise of a fatal hit-and-run.