A 68-year-old homeless man who died in a hospital following a hit-and-run collision in the Vermont-Vista area of Los Angeles was identified Thursday.
The collision occurred around 7 p.m. Feb 24, when the driver of a white compact sedan made a northbound turn onto Figueroa Street from 104th Place and struck a pedestrian outside of a crosswalk in the area, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The driver of the sedan continued traveling northbound on Figueroa Street without stopping to render aid to the victim, police said.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the man to a hospital, where he later died.
He was identified Thursday by the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner as Michael Wilson.
“Motorists 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 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect.
Detectives released a video clip of the fatal hit-and-run collision in hopes of generating public assistance in locating a person of interest.
Anyone with additional information regarding the fatal hit-and-run collision was urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Chavarria at 213-924-3621. 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.