Authorities ID Woman Killed In Winnetka Hit And Run

WINNETKA, CA — Authorities Thursday identified a pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run in the Winnetka area, and continued their efforts to find the motorist responsible for her death.

Lorena Ponce, 46, of Canoga Park, was struck about 5 a.m. Thursday at Roscoe Boulevard and Lurline Avenue and died at the scene, according to the coroner's office and the Los Angeles Police Department.

Authorities are looking for a light-colored vehicle, possibly a tan or silver Chevrolet Tahoe, which was last seen Wednesday traveling west on Roscoe Boulevard.

A reward of up to $50,000 is available through the city's Hit and Run Reward Program Trust Fund to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect, or a civil resolution when a hit and run results in a death.

Police urged anyone with information to call LAPD's Valley Traffic Division Officer Takishita at 818-644-8116; or 877-LAPD-247 during non-business hours. Callers can report a tip anonymously to the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

— City News Service contributed to this report.