LOS ANGELES, CA – A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle involved in an illegal street race in South Los Angeles on Saturday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The incident, which occurred around 10 p.m. on Normandie Avenue near 66th Street, has prompted a citywide search for the driver responsible.
Authorities reported that two vehicles, a grey Dodge Charger and a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe, were racing southbound on Normandie Avenue when the grey Dodge Charger struck the victim, who was walking outside of a marked crosswalk. The driver of the Charger fled the scene immediately after the collision, leaving the victim critically injured.
Emergency responders transported the woman to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The LAPD has not released further details regarding the extent of her injuries or her identity.
The incident has raised concerns about the dangers of illegal street racing, which has become a recurring issue in the area. Police have yet to determine how many individuals were involved in the race or how many bystanders were present at the time of the crash. It remains unclear whether the victim was attending the street race or was simply in the area.
In response to the hit-and-run, the City of Los Angeles is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the driver responsible. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or submit tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
The LAPD is continuing its investigation into the crash and is working to identify the suspect vehicle and its driver. This tragic incident underscores the ongoing risks posed by illegal street racing and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives.
