Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Struck by Multiple Cars In Fatal Collision, LAPD Searching For Driver

Police are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred on Highland Avenue.

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Authorities this week asked for the public's help identifying a driver involved in hit-and-run collision that left a man dead in August.

On Aug. 14 at around 3:40 p.m. a 41-year-old man was heading east crossing Highland Avenue south of Camrose Drive when he was struck by multiple vehicles, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

The man, a North Hollywood resident, was transported to a local hospital by paramedics, where he was pronounced dead.

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The city has a standing award of up to $50,000 available for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a suspect in a hit-and-run death.

Anyone with information regarding collision is asked to call Detective H. Holmes at 213-473-0238 or 877- 527-3247 during non-business hours. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 800-222-8477.

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