SAN PEDRO, Calif. – A pedestrian was killed early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call for a traffic collision about 12:40 a.m. at Pacific Ave near Front Street.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel pronounced the victim deceased.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver does not appear to have remained on the scene.
Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact LAPD at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to lacrimestoppers.org.
Andrew Villanueva is a freelance journalist for 2UrbanGirls.com and the South Bay Examiner.