Los Angeles, CA — A 61-year-old man was fatally struck by three separate vehicles in a shocking sequence of hit-and-run collisions Sunday night in West Adams, leaving police searching for multiple suspects who all fled the scene without offering help.
Struck Multiple Times on La Brea Avenue
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Roseland Street. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the man was initially hit by a car traveling northbound on La Brea as he walked across an unmarked crosswalk.
The driver of that vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.
As the man lay injured in the roadway, at least two more vehicles — also heading north — ran over him without stopping to render aid, call 911, or identify themselves, as legally required.
Victim Died En Route to Hospital
Emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived shortly after the collisions. Paramedics attempted to save the man while transporting him to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead during the trip.
Police have not released the man’s name, stating that his identity is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
Investigation Ongoing, $50K Reward Offered
The LAPD’s West Traffic Division is leading the investigation. Authorities have not provided detailed descriptions of the vehicles or suspects involved and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to the identification, arrest, and conviction (or civil compromise) of any involved driver.
Legal Obligation to Stop and Assist
Under California law, all drivers involved in any traffic collision — especially those involving injury or death — are legally obligated to:
- Stop immediately
- Render reasonable assistance
- Call emergency services
Failure to do so constitutes a felony hit-and-run, punishable by prison time, fines, and license revocation.
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