Los Angeles, CA — Police are investigating a tragic string of hit-and-run collisions that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man on Sunday night after he was struck by three separate vehicles in the West Adams neighborhood.
Struck in Unmarked Crosswalk, Then Hit Two More Times
According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the incident occurred around 9 p.m. near the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Roseland Street.
The victim was crossing La Brea Avenue in an unmarked crosswalk when the first vehicle, heading northbound, hit him and immediately fled the scene.
“The car that hit him did not stop and drove away from the scene,” the LAPD stated in an official release.
While the man lay injured in the road, two additional vehicles also ran over him, continuing northbound without stopping. None of the three drivers rendered aid, called 911, or identified themselves — all of which are legally required actions after a crash involving a pedestrian.
“Once the victim was already down in the roadway, at least two additional vehicles ran over him… Again, none of the drivers stopped,” the LAPD confirmed.
Victim Pronounced Dead in Ambulance
Emergency responders with the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived quickly at the scene. However, the victim was pronounced dead en route to a nearby hospital, despite attempts to save him.
“The Los Angeles Fire Department’s paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased while he was being transported to a nearby hospital,” police said.
The man has not yet been publicly identified, pending notification of next of kin. Authorities have only described him as a 61-year-old male as of Monday afternoon.
$50,000 Reward Offered for Information
The LAPD is now asking the public for help in identifying all three drivers involved in the fatal hit-and-run. Under City of Los Angeles protocol, a reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for tips that lead to the identification, arrest, and conviction of any of the suspects.
“The LAPD would like to remind motorists that a reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise,”
