SHERMAN OAKS—On January 27, the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Detectives (VTD) announced that they are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that killed an elderly man in his 80s and his dog while out for a walk.
The LAPD reported that at around 11:35 p.m., a 2009 Gray Maserati Quattroporte was traveling northbound on Woodman Avenue passing Moorpark Street when it struck an elderly male pedestrian who was crossing Woodman Avenue with a dog. The hit-and-run vehicle continued northbound Woodman Avenue without stopping, identifying themselves, or rendering aid as required by law. The vehicle was abandoned near the area of the collision and is in police custody.
Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the male pedestrian in grave condition to a local hospital and he later died as a result of the injuries sustained. His name is being withheld until a notification has been made to his next of kin.
VTD Detectives are asking the public to come forward with information regarding this fatal hit-and-run. If you were driving on Woodman Avenue and Moorpark Street on Tuesday night around 11:35 p.m., and/or witnessed the collision contact VTD Detectives with any information.
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.
On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with details about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division, Officer Takishita at (818) 644-8116 or Officer Reyes at (818) 644-8114. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
Those wanting to remain anonymous may contact LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through www.lapdonline.org by clicking “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved – Crime Stoppers” menu.
By Danny Jones