18-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit and Run Collision NR11037gb

January 24, 2011

UPDATE
April 25,
2011

Today Councilmember Jan Perry stood with
the LAPD and the Jeter family to announce, during a press
conference to announce a $50,000 reward motion for information that
would lead to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the
hit-and run killing of Sharneice Jeter.

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) South
Traffic Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a
driver who fatally struck a woman as she crossed a street in South
Los Angeles.

On Friday, January 21, 2011, at about 10:35 p.m., 18-year-old,
Sharniece Jeter, a resident of the City of Victorville, was
crossing the street westbound on 66th Street with her female friend
when she was struck by a possible Ford F-150 or F-250 pickup truck,
beige or champagne in color with an extended cab, and tinted
windows. The vehicle was traveling in a northerly direction on
Figueroa.

The driver of the Ford described as a male Hispanic with a large
beard immediately left the scene without rendering aid or
identifying himself as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics rushed the victim to a local
hospital where she died.

Anyone with information about this incident or whereabouts of this
vehicle/driver is urged to contact South Traffic Division
Detectives at 213-485-7336 or 323-290-6063. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact
Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on
most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin
with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org,
click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.