UPDATE
The driver, identified as Fardeen Khan, was arrested and booked for 20001(a)VC -Felony Hit and Run causing death. His booking Number is 6291621.
Reseda: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for the Hit and Run traffic collision that killed an 85-year-old pedestrian.
On December 10, 2021, around 2:45 p.m., a white four door, possible newer model Hyundai Accent was travelling eastbound on Saticoy Street. The vehicle struck the pedestrian who crossing Saticoy Street northbound mid-block.
The suspect’s vehicle fled the scene of the collision eastbound on Saticoy Street. The driver of the vehicle fled without identifying themselves or attempting to render aid to the victim.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released pending notification to next-of-kin.
Drivers 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.
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 who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Detective Buenaventura, Valley Traffic Division, at 818-644-8035 or 33216@lapd.online. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). 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. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.