Crime & Safety
LA Authorities Seek Public's Help Finding Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect
Authorities sought public help today to find the person responsible for a fatal LA hit-and-run that killed a man and severely hurt a woman.
LOS ANGELES -- Authorities sought public help today to find the person responsible for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 27-year-old man and severely injured a 27-year-old woman in February.
Officers responded to a report about a fatal crash around 8:15 p.m., Feb. 19 at Avalon Boulevard north of 135th Street, where a vehicle struck two pedestrians crossing the street, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Angelia Gonzales.
Gonzales said a 27-year-old man died at the scene, while a 27-year-old woman sustained major life-altering injuries.
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Investigators sought additional public leads through photos, videos, social media posts and witnesses to further assist in the investigation. Anyone with any information was urged to contact Gonzales at 424-551-4000 or angelia.gonzales@chp.ca.gov.
-- City News Service
