$50,000 Reward Offered on Fatal Hit and Run NA20057ti

October 15, 2020

WHAT:

Press conference

WHEN:

Thursday, October 15, 2020 11 a.m.

WHERE:

Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Santa Susana Pass Road Chatsworth, California 91311

WHO:

LAPD Captain Andrew Neiman, Commanding Officer, Valley Traffic Division LAPD Detective Lisset Fuentes, Officer In-Charge, Valley Traffic Division Detective Section LAPD Officer Shannon Curtis, Valley Traffic Division

WHY:

On October 12th, 2020, around 5:30 a.m., a vehicle traveling southbound Topanga Canyon Boulevard from the 118 Freeway collided with a pedestrian on the roadway just south of Santa Susana Pass Road. The vehicle failed to stop and render aid to the injured pedestrian. The male pedestrian died at scene as a result of his injuries. The victim is an adult male, in his early 60’s and his identity is unknown at this time.

Valley Traffic Division investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person involved in this fatal traffic collision. Investigators will provide an overview of the investigation along with any additional information that may assist the public in helping to identify the person involved in this collision.

CONTACT:

For further information, please contact Detective Lisset Fuentes at 818-644-8021. After hours, call Valley Traffic Division Watch Commander at 818-644-8045.