Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Hit and Run NR12157wr

Los Angeles: LAPD West Traffic Division detectives are looking for anyone who may have witnessed a fatal hit and run traffic collision in Los Angeles.

On April 1, 2012, at 1:15 a.m., a vehicle negotiating a right turn, eastbound on 5th Street to southbound Normandie Avenue collided with a pedestrian who was crossing the street in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at scene. The driver drove away without rendering or requesting aide and failing to identify him/herself as required by law.

The Pedestrian has not been identified and is listed as a John Doe. No witnesses have been located and there is no vehicle description at this time.

Anyone with information on this traffic collision is asked to call West Traffic Division Detectives at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most key pads) using a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “web tips” and follow the prompts.