Full Notification

On Saturday July 28, 2012, at approximately 8:30 P.M., a Hit and Run Traffic Collision, Vehicle vs. Pedestrian occurred in Panorama City. A possible Chevrolet, white pick-up truck with orange racing stripes traveling eastbound on Parthenia Street, crossing Orion Avenue, collided with a pedestrian crossing southbound in the east crosswalk. The pedestrian was seriously injured as a result of the collision and remains in critical condition. The hit and run driver failed to stop and render aid. The pedestrian has been identified as a 36 year old, Male resident of Panorama City. Notification to next of kin is pending.

The Hit and Run driver is described as a Male, Hispanic, heavy set, bald, 20 through 35 years old. The Hit and Run vehicle sustained major front-end damage and a broken windshield toward the passenger side.

The investigation is ongoing, anyone who may have witnessed or have information regarding this collision contact the Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Detectives, Officer
Fredo, (818) 644-8037, or Detective II Deaton at (818) 644-8035 during normal business hours.

After-hours calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247). Callers may also text "Crimes" with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web Tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with "LAPD." Tipsters may remain anonymous.