Full Notification

Sherman Oaks: On August 18, 2013 at approximately 1:45 am, a vehicle described as a silver newer model Hyundai sedan was traveling westbound Ventura Blvd west of Kester Avenue. The Hyundai collided with the driver’s opened door of a parked Ford Focus and with two pedestrians standing by the driver’s door. One of the pedestrian’s is a parking valet who was opening the door for the other pedestrian, the owner of the Ford Focus when the impact occurred. The Hyundai continued and collided with the left rear of an unattended parked vehicle located directly in front of the Ford Focus. The driver of the Hyundai failed to stop to render aid and sped away westbound Ventura Blvd.

The owner of the Ford Focus, a 22 year old resident of Van Nuys sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. The parking valet did not sustain any injuries. The hit and run driver and vehicle still remain outstanding.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Officer Martinez at (818) 644-8032 , or Officer Fredo at (818) 644-8037. During non-business hours or weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most key pads) using a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “web tips” and follow the prompts.