Woman, 69, Severely Injured In Sherman Oaks Hit-And-Run, Police Seek Driver

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Police have released video of a car suspected of striking a 69-year-old woman in a Sherman Oaks crosswalk last month, leaving her severely injured.

The hit-and-run occurred around 7:50 a.m. Oct. 28 at the intersection of Hatteras Street and Willis Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

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A silver four-door sedan was traveling eastbound on Hatteras Street when it struck the woman as she crossed the intersection in a marked crosswalk, police said.

The driver fled without stopping to identify themselves or help the injured woman, according to police.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the woman, a Sherman Oaks resident, to a hospital with severe injuries.

LAPD Valley Traffic Division detectives are investigating the collision and have released video showing the suspected vehicle in hopes of identifying the driver.

A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to the driver's identification, apprehension and conviction under the city's Hit-and-Run Reward Program.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or was driving near Hatteras Street and Willis Avenue around the time of the crash is urged to contact Valley Traffic Division Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114.

During nonbusiness hours or on weekends, callers can reach the LAPD at 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or www.lacrimestoppers.org.