Hit-And-Run Driver Abandons His Car After Fatally Striking LA Pedestrian: Police

LOS ANGELES, CA — Police are searching for a man who abandoned his car and fled on foot after fatally striking a woman who was crossing the street in North Hollywood Friday night, the Los Angeles Police Department said on Sunday.

The collision occurred at around 7 p.m. at Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue. A woman in her late 20s was crossing Victory Boulevard in a crosswalk when she was struck by a Toyota Corolla that was traveling westbound, police said.

The Corolla continued westbound without stopping and was later found abounded along the curb on Victory Boulevard, east of Troost Avenue, police said.

The Corolla driver, described as a man in his 50s, fled from the car on foot, police said.

The woman was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police sad.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ramirez at 818-644-8028 or Officer Ruiz at 818-644-8026. During non-business hours and weekends, calls can be directed to 877-527-3247.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 800-222-8477.