75-year-old man fatally struck in South L.A. hit-and-run crash

A 75-year-old man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles late final month and authorities are asking for the general public’s assist discovering the driving force accountable.

The crash occurred about 9:15 p.m. April 27 when the driving force of a silver compact SUV was turning left onto Trinity Avenue from forty first Place in Historic South-Central.

The SUV struck a pedestrian who was strolling throughout the road in an unmarked crosswalk, in accordance with the Los Angeles Police Division.

The driving force didn’t cease or assist the sufferer and continued north on Trinity Avenue, police stated.

The sufferer was taken to a hospital, however was finally pronounced useless. He was recognized as Hector Castro Hirales, of Los Angeles.

Surveillance video launched by police on Thursday exhibits the moments earlier than the crash, and that the driving force paused briefly after placing Hirales, however continued.

No additional particulars concerning the crash had been launched Thursday. A reward of as much as $50,000 is being supplied for info resulting in the driving force’s identification, arrest and conviction.

Anybody with further details about the incident can contact Officer J. Mendoza, Central Site visitors Detectives, at 213-833-3713, or e mail him at 32010@lapd.on-line, or contact the Central Site visitors Division Watch Commander at 213-833-3746 throughout weekends and off-hours.