Comedian Perry Kurtz Identified as Victim in Fatal Tarzana Hit-and-Run
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 17, 2024) — The tragic hit-and-run crash that happened Thursday night in Los Angeles has been confirmed to have claimed the life of stand-up comedian Perry Kurtz. The collision reportedly occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana.
According to authorities, Kurtz, 73, was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver, 18-year-old Nathon Jaimes from Reseda, was later arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing death. Police have not yet disclosed whether speeding, drugs, or alcohol were factors in the Perry Kurtz death.
Kurtz was a beloved performer known for his appearances on “America’s Got Talent” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” He regularly performed at a nearby restaurant on Thursdays, a fact remembered by those who knew him. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral expenses.
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