Full Notification

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Valley Traffic Division
March 10, 2011

$50,000 REWARD OFFERED
28-year-old pedestrian killed in Hit and Run Collision

On Wednesday, March 10th, 2011, the City of Los Angeles approved a $50,000 reward pertaining to information relating to the arrest and conviction of the driver who hit and killed the 28-year-old female and injured 3 children. The 28-year-old female and three children were crossing the street at the intersection of Mercer Street and Sproule Avenue, in Pacoima. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a four-door grey pickup truck. The driver is described as a Hispanic male in his 30’s with short spiked hair. After the collision, the driver failed to stop to render aid and was last seen driving eastbound on Mercer Street.

Anyone with information about this incident, or the whereabouts of the driver/vehicle, is urged to contact Valley Traffic Division Detective Russell or Officer Fuentes at (818) 644-8028 or (818) 644-8022. During non-business hours or weekends, calls should be directed to(877)-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at(800) 222-8477. Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number (274637) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDonline.org, click on “WebTips” and follow the prompts.

PIII+1, Police Officer Fuentes, Serial No. 35607
Valley Traffic Division Detectives
818-644-8022

OR

Detective III Bustos, Serial No. 25029
Officer-In-Charge, Valley Traffic Division Detectives
818-644-8021