Police sought the public’s assistance Friday in identifying a fatal hit-and-run driver suspected of killing an 88-year-old pedestrian in South Los Angeles.
The collision was reported around 7:35 p.m. on April 1, when a black sedan traveling northbound on Avalon Boulevard struck the man, who was walking eastbound in a marked crosswalk on the north side of East 49th Street, without stopping, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the location and took the man to a hospital, where he later died.
”Motorists are reminded that if they are 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,” the department said in a statement.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect.
Detectives released a photo of the suspect vehicle in hopes of identifying the driver.
Anyone with information about the fatal hit-and-run collision was urged to contact LAPD Central Traffic Detectives at 213-486-0760 or email Investigator D. Chung at 34458@lapd.online. Calls during non-business hours 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.