Hit-and-run incidents have been on the rise in Los Angeles, with one of the latest occurring in Pacoima on Feb. 12 which left a man in his 60s in critical condition. his name is being withheld by police at this time.
Around 11:05 p.m., a white pick-up traveling northbound on Laurel Canyon Boulevard from Terra Bella Street struck a pedestrian near the crosswalk, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).The driver of the white truck continued northbound on Laurel Canyon Boulevard, driving away from the scene.
The LA Fire Department (LAFD) paramedics responded to the patient and transported him to a hospital in critical condition, police said.
A video of the incident was uploaded to LAPD’s youtube channel.
A reward of up to $25,000 is available to community members who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, according to LAPD.
This latest incident takes place exactly one year after another hit-and-run in Pacoima, in which a pedestrian was fatally struck by three vehicles while crossing San Fernando Road south of Montague Street.
