The bustling intersection of Sherman Way and Etiwanda Avenue in Reseda became a scene of tragedy on Sunday night when a man tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident.
As the sun cast its final rays, around 9 p.m., a man in his 60s attempted to cross Etiwanda Avenue in the designated crosswalk. Fate, unfortunately, had a cruel twist in store for him as he stumbled and fell hard on the unforgiving pavement.
Unable to gather the strength to rise, he lay helpless on the road. Seconds turned into an eternity as he frantically tried to summon the will to stand.
Then, tragedy struck. A dark-colored sedan, its headlights piercing the night, approached the crosswalk. Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the vehicle continued its path, relentlessly crashing into the helpless man.
The impact was devastating. The victim, whose identity the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has not yet released out of respect for his family’s privacy, was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, his injuries proved insurmountable, and he succumbed to his wounds.
Police Search for Suspect
The driver of the sedan, a cowardly assailant, heartlessly fled the scene after the collision. LAPD has launched a manhunt, ardently pursuing the perpetrator who left an innocent man to die on the asphalt.
A generous reward of up to ,000 beckons anyone with information that leads to the suspect’s apprehension. The LAPD implores the public to come forward with any details, no matter how insignificant they may seem.
Detectives Urge Witnesses to Assist
Detectives Otrosina and Santos of the Valley Traffic Division are leading the multifaceted investigation. They plead with any witnesses who may have captured the incident on their dash cams or witnessed the events unfold to share their accounts.
Every piece of information, however small, could help piece together the tragic puzzle and bring the perpetrator to justice.
The Los Angeles News Center urges all with knowledge of this heinous crime to contact Detectives Otrosina or Santos at 818-644-8036 or 818-644-8024. Your assistance could give the victim’s family closure and ensure that justice prevails.
