50K Reward Offered In Deadly LA Hit-And Run Crash

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Friday.

Police say 62-year-old Danny Estis was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk around 9:12 p.m. in the area of Western Avenue and 83rd Street when someone driving an SUV hit him.

Whoever was in the SUV kept driving and was last seen going northbound on Western Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Estis, meanwhile, died at the scene, police said.

"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," the LAPD said in a press release Saturday. "The public is also reminded that as pedestrians, they should exercise caution when crossing streets, obey traffic lights, cross within marked crosswalks, and obey the rules of the road."

The LAPD asks that anyone with information about the crash contact officers at 213-677-9924 during regular hours and 877-527-3247 during non-business hours or on weekends. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 TIPS" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App Store and Google Play), or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.