Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident at 4th Street and Central Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Man Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident at 4th Street

 
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 2, 2020) — A pedestrian lost his life days after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle at East 4th Street and South Central Avenue.
 
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident happened around 7:45 p.m. last Sunday.
 
The unidentified pedestrian was crossing East 4th Street when a dark-colored SUV struck him while heading southbound on South Central Avenue.
 
According to witnesses, the driver, described as a male, did not stop to render aid and, instead, fled the scene.
 
Shortly thereafter, paramedics shuttled the victim to a nearby hospital where he died four days later.
 
At this time, authorities are urging the public to come forward with information and to contact Detective DeHesa at 213-833-3713 if they have news to share. In addition, a $50,000 reward is available for anyone providing knowledge leading to the suspect’s identification and conviction.

With deepest sympathies, our firm would like to express its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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