Full Notification

Los Angeles- On Friday, February 15, 2013, at approximately 0005 hours, thirty one year old Francisco Perez, a resident of Los Angeles, was severely injured as a result of a hit and run traffic collision at Westlake Avenue and 8th Street. Perez was walking across the street outside the crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. Perez was transported to LAC+USC Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Central Traffic Detectives, Detective Josephine Mapson or Detective Felix Padilla at (213) 972-1840. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (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 LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Witnesses at the scene describe the hit and run vehicle as a silver minivan possibly a Honda Odyssey, driven by a male Hispanic. This driver is sought by the police for questioning.

Instructions:

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Central Traffic Detectives, Detective Josephine Mapson or Detective Felix Padilla at (213) 972-1840.