Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision NR22136ll

Los Angeles: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for a hit-and-run traffic collision that killed a female.

On May 10, 2022, around 10:20 p.m., a female, Black approximately 30 years of age, was struck while walking northbound Carson Street just west of Denker Avenue. The vehicle was traveling westbound Carson Street when it collided with the victim, the collision then caused the victim to collide with the roadway. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and render aid or remain at scene after the collision. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. She was pronounced dead by medical staff.

The suspect vehicle is described as a white coupe possible BMW.

The pedestrian has not been identified.

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. The public is also reminded that as pedestrians, they should exercise caution when crossing streets, obey traffic lights, cross within marked crosswalks, and obey the rules of the road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Flannery or Officer Balderas at (323) 421-2500. 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.