LOS ANGELES, CA (October 30, 2024) – Los Angeles police are intensifying their search for a hit-and-run driver responsible for a tragic accident that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Westlake area, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
The incident, which took place near Third Street and Virgil Avenue shortly before 6 a.m., involved a woman in her 70s who died from her injuries at the hospital and a man in his 80s who is currently in stable condition.
Initial reports indicate that the woman was struck by a vehicle driven by the elderly man. He stopped to assist her when another vehicle hit them both and then fled the scene without providing aid. Details about the fleeing vehicle remain scarce, and it is unclear whether speed or impairment were factors in the incident.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information related to the Westlake hit-and-run. Witnesses or those with relevant information are encouraged to contact the LAPD at (213) 473-0234.
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