On May 8, 2012, at approximately 6:25 PM, a 1992 Toyota Tercel, driven by a 44-year old resident of Los Angeles, was negotiating a left turn from southbound Densmore Avenue to eastbound Victory Boulevard in the community of Lake Balboa. An early 2000s Ford Ranger, dark in color, was being driven by a male White, in his late Fifties, was traveling westbound Victory Boulevard when the Ford Ranger collided with the driver’s door of the Tercel. Due to the forces of the impact, the Ford Ranger overturned landing on its wheels and causing damage to the front and shattering its windshield. The driver drove from the scene without stopping to identify himself or render aid.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Valley Traffic at 818-644-8000. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. 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 the word "TIPLA" and the message to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. Tipsters may also go to www.lacrimestoppers.org, click on "Submit a Tip" and follow the prompts.
For additional information contact Valley Traffic Detectives at (818) 644-8000.
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D-3 W. Bustos, Serial No. 25029
Officer In Charge, Valley Traffic Division Detectives
(818) 644-8021
