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LAPD Seeks Help to Locate Suspect in Hit-and-Run Involving Elderly Man on Lankershim Boulevard

LAPD Seeks Help to Locate Suspect in Hit-and-Run Involving Elderly Man on Lankershim Boulevard

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division is currently seeking the public’s help in tracking down a driver involved in a serious hit-and-run incident. According to an

official release

, the collision took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday, when a dark-colored sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing Lankershim Boulevard in a wheelchair.

The incident, which occurred approximately at 1:00 a.m., led the driver to not stop and provide the necessary assistance to the severely injured elderly man. They opted instead to quickly flee the scene, heading southbound on Lankershim Boulevard, as reported by the

LAPD

.

Emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of his severe injuries. The

LAPD

has released video footage of the accident on their website in hopes that witnesses can come forward with any useful information. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for details that could lead to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the individual responsible.

Those with any knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact the Valley Traffic Detectives at 818-644-8025. You can also reach them after hours or on weekends by calling 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anonymous tips can be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or through their

website

, with the option to also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application.

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