Police in Los Angeles are looking for a driver who fatally struck a 57-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday night.  

According to a news release issued by the LAPD, the unidentified victim was crossing Terra Bella Street at Dorrington Avenue around 9:20 p.m. when a Dodge Charger traveling westbound on Terra Bella at a high rate of speed struck the pedestrian. 

The pedestrian, only described as a Hispanic male, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. 

Police say the driver of the Dodge Charger fled westbound and did not stop to render aid to the victim as required by law. No other information surrounding the suspect’s vehicle was released. 

Anyone with information that may aid the ongoing investigation is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Investigator Takishita by calling 818-644-8116. 

During non-business hours and on weekends, call 1-877-527-3247. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. 

In April 2015, the Los Angeles City Council amended the city’s administrative code to create the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, which offers a reward of up to $50,000 to community members who provide information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a suspect. 

A Texas Democrat believes President-elect Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico will get the country to come to the table “so we can solve the problem about immigration and fentanyl.” 

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas’ 28th Congressional District – which borders Mexico in the southern part of the state – made the comment Tuesday during an interview on NewsNation. 

“If it means a 25 percent tariff to potentially fix the border, would you favor that?” Cuellar was asked. 

“Well, let me put it this way: Laredo’s the largest port; we handle 40 percent of all the trade between the U.S. and Mexico. I know this is a way to negotiate, get some leverage. I know that Mexico will come to the table,” he responded. 

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“But nobody wants a 25 percent tariff on them, and the Mexicans are threatening to do the same thing, and we don’t want to get into that,” Cuellar added. “But I think this will definitely get Mexico to the table so we can solve the problem about immigration and fentanyl.” 

Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico when he returns to the White House in January. 

“As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before,” Trump wrote Monday on Truth Social. “Right now a Caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its quest to come through our currently Open Border.”

“On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” Trump continued. 

“Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem,” he declared. “We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!” 

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a media briefing from the National Palace in Mexico City on Oct. 2. (AP/Fernando Llano)

A source told Reuters that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a “good discussion” with Trump regarding trade and border security following that Truth Social post.

Trump also said Monday, “I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States – But to no avail.”

“Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into the United States of America,” he added.

In response to that, the China Daily newspaper – which is run by the Chinese Communist Party – published an editorial Tuesday saying, “The excuse the president-elect has given to justify his threat of additional tariffs on imports from China is far-fetched,” according to Reuters.

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, right, arrives for a meeting of House Democrats on Capitol Hill on Nov. 19. (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)

The editorial added: “There are no winners in tariff wars. If the U.S. continues to politicize economic and trade issues by weaponizing tariffs, it will leave no party unscathed,”

Deputies and family members located an at-risk child after officials reported he was missing in Los Angeles on Thursday evening.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that 8-year-old Tristian King Taray Burrell was last seen around 5 p.m. on the 200 block of East 127th Street.

According to officials, Tristian has autism and is nonspeaking. “His loved ones are concerned for his well-being and asking for your help,” wrote the department in a release.

Authorities describe Tristian as a Black male who is 4 feet tall, weighs about 120 lbs and has black hair in dreadlocks and brown eyes.

Tristian was reportedly last seen wearing a black shirt with red, white and yellow graphics, black pants, and a black jacket with red, white and yellow graphics.

LASD announced at 10:03 p.m. that Tristian was found.

“Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Tristian,” wrote LASD in a release.

Officials encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Century Station at 323-568-4800.  

To provide information anonymously, call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.