Investigators sought the public’s help Monday in tracking down a driver who hit and severely injured a man in his 70s before leaving the scene in downtown Los Angeles last month.
The crash was reported about 11:55 p.m. June 3 at the intersection of Ninth and Hope streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A red SUV was heading east on Ninth and turning left onto northbound Hope Street when it hit the pedestrian, who was crossing Hope Street in a marked crosswalk.
Paramedics took the man to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
An update on his condition was not immediately available.
Anyone with information about the collision was urged to contact the LAPD’s Central Traffic Division at 213-833-3713 to speak with Officer Herrera. Anonymous tipsters can call Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.