Hit-and-Run Leaves One Person Dead NR26063jl

Koreatown: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a driver connected to a fatal hit-and-run.

On March 27, 2026, around 3:43 a.m., a white sedan was traveling northbound on Vermont Avenue when it collided with a pedestrian who was walking eastbound across Vermont Avenue, just north of 8th Street, outside of the crosswalk. The driver failed to stop, identify themselves, and/or render aid, as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim dead at scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is ongoing.

Motorists are reminded that if they are involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves. Pedestrians are also reminded to use caution on the roadway and not to pose a hazard to oncoming vehicles.

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 $25,000 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 West Traffic Division 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 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 your local program.