Los Angeles:
Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed
the life of a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street.
On Nov. 17, 2012, at around 7 p.m., a motorist in a late-model Plymouth
Town and Country van was traveling south on Broadway from Century
Boulevard and hit a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street on
Broadway. The driver failed to stop and render aid or provide
identification as required by law. The pedestrian was transported to a
local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The pedestrian, identified as 18-year-old Miguel Mendez of Los Angeles,
was a student at Bannerker Special Education Center for children with
special needs. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he
was pronounced dead.
At this time, the suspect remains outstanding, and detectives have few
leads. LAPD’s South Traffic Division is seeking the public’s help to
locate the person responsible for this tragic incident.
Anyone with information should contact the South Traffic Division
Detective Section at (323) 421-2500 during weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5
p.m. After hours and weekends, calls may be directed to South Traffic
Division’s Watch Commander at (213) 485-7336 or to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact
Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most
keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the
letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on
"Anonymous Web Tips.”
 Follow @LAPDHQ |
 LAPD on Facebook |
| Follow @lapolicefdtn |
|
Comments