Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who left a man severely injured in L.A.’s Koreatown neighborhood.
The crash occurred on Dec. 22, 2024, as the victim was crossing Catalina Street near Wilshire Boulevard at around 2:35 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
As the victim jogged across the road quickly, a white sedan traveling northbound on Catalina Street struck him and continued speeding away.
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Surveillance footage shows a man being struck and severely injured by a hit-and-run driver in L.A.’s Koreatown neighborhood on Dec. 22, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department) -
Surveillance footage shows a man being struck and severely injured by a hit-and-run driver in L.A.’s Koreatown neighborhood on Dec. 22, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department)
The victim, identified only as a 29-year-old man, was transported by paramedics to the hospital in severe condition.
On April 10, LAPD released surveillance footage of the hit-and-run crash. Police described the suspect’s vehicle as a newer-model white sedan.
“Motorists 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,” LAPD said. “The public is also reminded that pedestrians must obey all traffic laws and cross the street when it is safe to do so.”
A reward of up to $50,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the driver’s apprehension and conviction.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Traffic Division Detective Holmes at 213-473-0238. The public can also call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.