The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for a hit-and-run driver who seriously hurt a 30-year-old man in Winnetka Thursday evening.
The man, whose name has not been released, was walking across Vanowen Street near the intersection with De Soto Avenue when a dark-colored sedan with tinted windows heading east hit him, police said in a news release.
After the collision, which occurred at about 5:30 p.m., the sedan’s driver kept going and did not stop to help or identify themselves.
The severely injured pedestrian was taken by the Los Angeles Fire Department to a local hospital for treatment. His exact injuries were not disclosed.
A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to the driver’s criminal conviction or restitution through a civil settlement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Valley Traffic Detectives at 818-644-8036.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
