LOS ANGELES, CA – The driver who hit a pedestrian over the weekend and then fled the scene has turned herself into police following the victim’s death, KTLA reports.
The collision occurred at the intersection of Broadway at 7th Street shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday. The driver of an eastbound sedan ran a red light, went into the westbound lanes, and struck the pedestrian as he was walking in a designated crosswalk.
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Police footage shows the driver exiting the vehicle, checking it for damage, and then driving away.
$25K Reward: On Nov 15 at 6:55am, at 7th & Broadway, the suspect driving this vehicle, possibly a Dodge Avenger, ran a red light, hit & severely injured a pedestrian, stopped to check for car damage, then drove away, leaving the victim in the street.
Any info call 213-833-3713. pic.twitter.com/VapHWu8lWR
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) November 17, 2020
Emergency responders took the man to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
The woman surrendered to police yesterday afternoon, and is expected to be charged with felony hit-and-run.
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