Los Angeles police are searching for the driver of a black Audi SUV who struck and killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk Friday evening before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
The collision occurred around 5 p.m. on Oct. 24 near Pico Boulevard and Fox Hills Drive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division. Investigators said a 2011 to 2018 black Audi Q3 was traveling westbound on Pico when it hit a 74-year-old woman who was crossing southbound in the marked crosswalk.
The driver did not stop to identify themselves or provide aid, as required by law, police said. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded and treated the woman, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said she was a Los Angeles-area resident, though her name has not yet been released.
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved. A city program offers a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the suspect’s identification, arrest, and conviction, or resolution through a civil compromise.
Police reminded drivers that if they are involved in a crash, they are required to stop, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact West Traffic Detectives at (213) 473-0234. During non-business hours or weekends, callers can reach 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), going online, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
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