South Los Angeles, California – Authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred late Monday night in the Vermont Knolls area of South Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were dispatched around 9:57 p.m. to the intersection of 74th Street and Figueroa Street, just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway, after receiving reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Police said the driver struck the man while he was outside of a crosswalk and then left the scene without providing aid.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews also responded and confirmed the victim had died at the scene.
As of Tuesday, investigators had not released any details regarding the vehicle or the suspect.
Source: My News LA
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