Crime & Safety
La Brea Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Sought By LAPD
Police say the driver of a Corvette may have been racing another car when the Corvette fatally struck a man crossing La Brea Avenue.
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Police are asking for the public's help identifying a motorist suspected of fatally striking a pedestrian in a La Brea Avenue crosswalk.
The collision occurred at around 1:25 a.m. on Sept. 24. Police say the pedestrian, Loryn Cole, 33, was struck by a blue 2020-2023 Chevrolet Corvette while he was crossing La Brea north of Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Police said the driver did not stop after striking Cole.
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The Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday asked for the public's help finding the Corvette's driver, who police say may have been in a race with another car during the collision.
The city offers rewards of up to $50,000 for information that helps solve fatal hit and runs.
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to call LAPD West Traffic Division detectives at 213-473-0234 or the 24-hour tip line at 877-527-3247.
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