Los Angeles, Ca
LAPD searches for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in Westlake
The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for the driver of a Nissan who struck and killed a pedestrian in an alley in the Westlake neighborhood the night of Dec. 2.
At about 11 p.m., a pedestrian was in an alley west of Westlake Avenue and north of Wilshire Boulevard when a silver Nissan Sentra hit him, police said in a news release.
The man, whose name and age have not been released, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Sentra, which is believed to be from the years 2007-12, fled the scene without stopping to help. Video of the Sentra can be seen here.
A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the driver.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact Investigator Gabriela Diaz at 213-833-3713 or email her at 36160@lapd.online.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.