Crime & Safety
Police Seek Witnesses To Mar Vista Hit and Run
Police are asking for help tracking down a driver who struck a woman near the Mar Vista Whole Foods, leaving her in critical condition.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Police Thursday put out a call for help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian in Mar Vista, leaving her critically injured.
The victim was hit about 9:10 p.m. on May 9 in the 11600 block of National Boulevard. A black compact car traveling north on Barrington Avenue struck her as she crossed National Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A Whole Foods market, a Starbucks and a Chase bank branch are in the vicinity.
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The pedestrian was hospitalized in critical condition, according to the LAPD, which did not release her name or age.
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run was urged to call detectives with the LAPD's West Traffic Division at (213) 473-0234 or (213) 473- 0222.
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After-hours or weekend calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7 and anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222- TIPS.
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