LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for the driver of a Dodge Charger involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 57-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. near the intersection of Terra Bella Street and Dorrington Avenue. According to an LAPD news release, the victim, described as a Hispanic male, was crossing Terra Bella Street when he was struck by a Dodge Charger traveling westbound at high speed.
The driver fled the scene without stopping to assist the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not yet identified the victim or released additional details about the suspect’s vehicle.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Valley Traffic Division Investigator Takishita at 818-644-8116.
For tips outside regular business hours or on weekends, individuals can call 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Hit-and-Run Reward Program
The Los Angeles City Council has established a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of hit-and-run suspects. The program aims to encourage community members to assist law enforcement in resolving such cases.
Ongoing Investigation
The fatal hit-and-run is part of a troubling trend of pedestrian fatalities in Los Angeles, where high-speed driving and failure to stop at the scene remain significant challenges for traffic enforcement.
The LAPD continues its investigation and urges drivers to comply with laws requiring aid and accountability in collisions involving pedestrians. Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
