South Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) South Traffic Division detectives are investigating a traffic collision that left a pedestrian dead.
On April 11, 2026, around 10:50 p.m., a 34-year-old woman was walking northbound on Manchester Avenue within a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Budlong Avenue. The victim was hit by a vehicle described as black sedan who failed to stop, identify themselves, and render aid as required by law.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Motorists are reminded that if they are involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with information about this collision is urged to contact Officer Diaz and Sergeant Nily of South Traffic Division detectives at (323)421-2577. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.