By Ricardo Roura
30 Oct 2024, 16:00 PM EDT
A 70-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man had to be hospitalized after they occurred two successive hit-and-run incidents at the same location in the Westlake district areathe authorities reported.
The mishaps occurred shortly before 6:00 am this Tuesday, October 29 at the intersection of Virgil Avenue and 3rd Street.
He Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) He said the woman was walking in the area when she was hit by a vehicle driven by an 83-year-old man just as it had just turned north onto Virgil Avenue.
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Authorities said the driver stopped and got out of his car to help the woman. but moments later another vehicle arrived and hit them..
Suspect flees without providing help
The second driver He did not stop or render aid to the two victims. and continued driving north on Virgil Avenue, according to the LAPD.
emergency services They went to the scene to treat the two victims of the accidentwho were taken to a local hospital.
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The 70-year-old woman died from her injuries. that caused the double hit, while the 83-year-old man remained hospitalized in stable health condition.
LAPD officers The search for the suspect driver is ongoing who fled after committing the hit and run incident.
Investigation in progress
Until this Wednesday morning, There was no information available about the suspect or the vehicle involved.while authorities have not been able to determine whether speed, drugs or alcohol were contributing factors to the accident.
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The Los Angeles Police Department reminded the public that The city has a $50,000 reward program. for providing information leading to arrests and convictions in serious hit-and-run cases.
It was requested that if any person has information that could assist detectives in their investigation Contact 213-473-0234. To report anonymously to Crime Stoppers you can call 1-800-222-8477.
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