Christian Lira Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at Hoover and 75th Streets

Man Riding E-Scooter Struck by Driver in South Los Angeles

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 10, 2026) — Christian Lira, 33, died in a hit-and-run crash while riding an electric scooter at Hoover Street and 75th Street in South Los Angeles.

The crash was reported on Wednesday, March 25th at 5:30 p.m. near the South LA intersection, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police investigating the crash say the man was riding the e-scooter when a driver struck him and fled the scene.

Meanwhile, paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department attempted to save the man’s life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Later, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified him as Christian Lira.

There is a standing reward offer by the city of Los Angeles of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the hit-and-run suspect.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the suspect should contact LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Elizaarraraz at (323) 421-2577.

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