Crime & Safety

LAPD Offers $50,000 Reward In Fatal Hollywood Hit-And-Run

An 84-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in East Hollywood.

HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department is offering up to a $50,000 reward for information about a hit-and-run collision that killed an 84-year-old woman.

The collision occurred on Jan. 9 around 6:40 a.m. A white Kia Sportage was traveling northbound on Serrano Avenue near Sunset Boulevard when the driver hit the woman. The suspect fled the scene and did not stop as required by law, according to police.

Paramedics transported the woman to an area hospital; where she died from her injuries.

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Police are offering a reward of up to $50,000 to those that provide information leading to the offender's identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.

Police asked that anyone with information call the West Traffic Division 213-473-0234, or 877-527-3247 during weekends and non-business hours.

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Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or fill out a form on the Crime Stoppers website.

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