Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Dead NR26020kt

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division detectives are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a man in his 30’s dead.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, around 9:00 p.m., the victim was crossing outside of a crosswalk near the corner of Figueroa Boulevard and Imperial Highway, when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop, identify themselves, and render aid as required by law. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim deceased at scene.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of 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 that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Officer Diaz and Sergeant Nily of South Traffic Division detectives at 323-421-2577. 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.