Woman Killed in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash on First Street near Westmoreland Avenue [Koreatown, CA]

Pedestrian Dies after Struck by Hit-and-Run Sedan on First Street in Koreatown

 
KOREATOWN, CA (May 4, 2023) – A woman was killed in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on First Street in Koreatown Tuesday morning on May 2.
 
The fatal crash happened around 5:15 a.m. near Westmoreland Avenue. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a 2005 silver Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound on First Street when it struck the woman who was walking on the street. The driver of the car then fled the scene without rendering aid.
 
Paramedics arrived and rushed the woman to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
 
The identity of the victim was not immediately available pending family notification.
 
Police urged witnesses to call 877-LAPD-247. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to anyone providing information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a hit-and-run driver.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved loved ones and friends of the victim.

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