Driver Towing White Trailer Sought After Fatal San Pedro Hit-And-Run: Report

SAN PEDRO, CA — Los Angeles police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in San Pedro early Wednesday morning before fleeing the scene.

The collision occurred at approximately 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the intersection of West Channel and Gaffey streets, near the 110 Freeway, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Cervantes said.

The driver failed to stop following the collision and continued southbound on Gaffey Street, according to Cervantes.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's name and age had not been released as of Wednesday morning.

Police have not released a description of the vehicle involved, although investigators believe it was towing a white trailer, KTLA reported.

Footage from the scene showed a blue canopy erected in the roadway, with police vehicles and crime scene tape surrounding the area as officers investigated the fatal collision.

No additional information about the driver was immediately available and the collision remains under investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.