Los Angeles police offering $50,000 for information on hit-and-run suspect
A hit-and-run driver remains outstanding after fatally striking a woman in Los Angeles in October, and now authorities are offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
According to a community alert issued by the Los Angeles Police Department, the fatal hit-and-run occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 29 on Long Beach Avenue near 48th Place in L.A.’s Central-Alameda neighborhood.
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The victim, identified by LAPD as Dianna Hernandez, was walking on Long Beach Avenue when she was struck by the suspect’s vehicle, police said.
The suspect fled in their vehicle – described by authorities as a white 2003-2006 Ford Expedition – going south down Long Beach Avenue from 48th Place.
LAPD investigators are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the suspect, who is facing a felony hit-and-run charge.
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To provide information regarding the October hit-and-run, contact LAPD Officer Balderas or Detective Ramirez with the Central Traffic Division by calling 213-833-8713. Calls can also be directed to the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at 213-833-3746.
After business hours and on weekends, individuals are asked to call LAPD’s 24-hour hotline at 1-877-527-3247 to submit information.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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