A 71-year-old woman died after she was struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run in North Hollywood on Saturday evening, Oct. 3, the Los Angeles Police Department said Sunday.
At around 9:35 p.m., a dark red Ford SUV was traveling southbound on Lankershim Boulevard, north of Oxnard Street, when it struck a pedestrian crossing Oxnard Street outside the crosswalk, the LAPD said.
The driver made a U-turn on Lankershim Boulevard and fled northbound without stopping, identifying themselves, or rendering aid, authorities said.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead. Her name is being withheld pending notification of family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division, Detective Martinez, at (818) 644-8033. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Those wanting to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.