Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Man in North Hollywood

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — A hit-and-run driver killed a man walking in North Hollywood on Halloween night, and police are asking for help finding the driver.

The crash occurred just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday night on Laurel Canyon Boulevard north of Stathern Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The victim was walking outside of a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a silver vehicle heading north on Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

The driver fled the scene, continuing north on Laurel Canyon Boulevard after the fatal collision.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Authorities did not immediately release the victim's identity pending notification of next of kin.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the deadly crash to contact LAPD Valley Traffic Division Detective Wade at 818-644-8036. Anonymous tips can be called into Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.