Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Traffic Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision that severely injured a man in his 70’s.
On June 3, 2026, around 11:55 p.m., a red sport utility vehicle was traveling eastbound on 9th Street and turning left onto northbound Hope Street. As the vehicle made the turn, it struck a pedestrian who was crossing Hope Street in the marked crosswalk.
The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries.
Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
The public is also reminded that as pedestrians, they should exercise caution when crossing streets, obey traffic lights, cross within marked crosswalks, and obey the rules of the road.
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 $25,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with information about this traffic collision should contact Police Officer Herrera, Central Traffic Division, at (213) 833-3713. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 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 Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers as your local program.