Tag: Driver

SHERMAN OAKS—On Sunday, October 19, the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Division detectives reported that a male pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

The LAPD reported on October 19, at 12:05 a.m., a black Tesla Model Y was travelling southbound on Van Nuys Boulevard, south of Huston Street, when it struck a pedestrian who was on the roadway.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop, identify themselves, or attempt to render aid as required by law. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on Van Nuys Boulevard.

Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced the pedestrian deceased at scene. The pedestrian is a 62-year-old, Caucasian male, of Ventura County. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Drivers 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 Los Angeles 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 incident is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division, Investigator Takishita at 818-644-8116. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may contact CrimeStoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”

 

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—Lt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department informed Canyon News via email that they are searching for the hit-and-run driver responsible for killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run.

The incident was reported on Sunday, December 22 at 6:40 p.m., when officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on Wilshire.

The vehicle, a white Toyota Rav4 (photo above), was seen by witnesses fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. The victim, a Vietnam War veteran and Santa Monica resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.

SMPD’s Major Accident Response Team responded to start their investigation. Investigators have located video footage of the suspect and vehicle and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual.

Anyone with details related to this incident is asked to contact Investigator Raleigh at Evan.Raleigh@santamonica.gov Investigator Lewis at Lantz.Lewis@santamonica.gov , our non-emergency dispatch line at 310-458-8491, or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at 310-458-8427.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—On Saturday, January 13, Lt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department indicated in an email to Canyon News details about a fatal traffic collision that transpired.

On January 13, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision in the 2900 block of Lincoln Boulevard. A vehicle was traveling southbound on Lincoln in the number one lane when it struck a pedestrian also traveling southbound in the roadway pushing a cart.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s who appears to be homeless, has not been identified. The coroner responded. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators. There were no signs of impairment. The name of the public has not been disclosed to the public.

Anyone with details related to this incident is asked to contact Investigator Raleigh at Evan.Raleigh@santamonica.gov.

By Trevor