Sun Valley, California – A 43-year-old man lost his life early Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle in Sun Valley. The driver left the scene without stopping.
Authorities received a call around 6:05 a.m. reporting a man lying on the ground near the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard, according to LAPD Officer Kevin Terzes.
A canopy was requested to shield the victim’s body at the scene.
No details have been released about the driver or the vehicle involved.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified the deceased as Erik Florer.
Officers continued to investigate at the location for at least two hours after the discovery.
Source: My News LA
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