A suspect remains at large after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The crash occurred on Jan. 29 at around 9 p.m. as the male victim crossed Venice Boulevard near St. Andrews Place within a marked crosswalk, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

That’s when the suspect, who was traveling westbound on Venice Boulevard, struck the victim. The violent impact pushed the person’s body underneath the vehicle, police said.

The victim was dragged underneath until the next street before he was dislodged and the suspect sped away, leaving the pedestrian lying on the road.

Paramedics responded to the crash and transported the victim to a local hospital where, despite life-saving measures, he later died.

The suspect’s car is described as a light-colored SUV or crossover vehicle. Police did not provide a physical description of the person.

The victim was only described as a male. No further details were released. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

“Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” said LAPD. “Pedestrians are also reminded to use crosswalks and use caution when on the roadway.”

A reward of up to $50,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension, and conviction.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Traffic Detectives at 213-473-0234. The public can also call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

(KTLA) –  Applebee’s announced Thursday that it’s bringing back the coveted Date Night Pass, which went viral on social media during its debut last year.

This year, the chain is offering 3,000 passes that will be exclusively available to Club Applebee’s members. On Valentine’s Day, 3,000 randomly selected members will receive an email notifying them that they’ve been randomly selected to purchase a Date Night Pass.

Those interested in the pass must be Club Applebee members. For those just signing up, your welcome email will include an option to register for a chance to purchase one Date Night Pass.

This time around, the pass will cost $100, allowing cardholders to get up to $50 of food and nonalcoholic beverages once a month for the next year. Passes will be redeemable for 12 visits between March 1, 2025, and Feb. 28, 2026.

By the time the pass expires, members would have saved $500, according to the company.

Last year, the demand for the pass was so high that Applebee’s restaurant temporarily crashed and passes sold out in one minute.

More information about the pass can be found here.

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly starting a fire in Ventura County. 

The suspects were identified as Michael McCullar, 53, and Jamie Jacobson, 37, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

On Feb. 3, the sheriff’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit conducted a nighttime operation in the Santa Clara River bottom just south of Olivas Links Golf Course. 

“The goal of this operation was fire prevention through proactive policing,” authorities explained.

The team launched a drone with thermal capabilities and eventually discovered an active fire in a brush area near the river bottom. The two suspects were seen tending to the fire, deputies said.

Authorities with the Homeless Liaison Unit approached the pair and took them into custody. They were arrested and booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for one count of felony arson each.

“The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Liaison Unit is committed to utilizing modern based policing methods, evidence-based policing, and a proactive approach to prevent future fires and crime in the river bottom,” the sheriff’s department said.

Anyone with additional information or reports on suspicious behavior can call the Ventura County Sheriff at 805-654-9511.