October 28, 2024
Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision Leaves One Dead
Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that left a juvenile deceased.
On October 28, 2024, around 1:30 a.m., a male juvenile was riding a motorized “pocket bike” northbound on Arapahoe Street approaching Olympic Boulevard when he lost control and slid into the intersection. The suspect vehicle, traveling eastbound on Olympic Boulevard, collided with the victim. The suspect fled the scene, failing to stop and identify themselves or render aid, as required by law.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene. His name is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
There is no suspect information.
On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves. Motorcyclists are also reminded to obey the rules of the road and ride at a safe speed.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact LAPD West Traffic Detectives at (213) 473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.