Fatal Hit-and-run Pedestrian Accident 1st Street, Westmoreland Avenue in Koreatown

 Fatal Hit-and-run Pedestrian Accident 1st Street, Westmoreland Avenue in Koreatown

Woman Killed, Police Search for Suspect

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 3, 2023) — A fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident happened Tuesday morning at 1st Street and Westmoreland Avenue in Koreatown.

The driver of a silver 2005 Nissan Altima was heading eastbound on 1st street around 5:15 a.m. on May 2nd when they struck a female pedestrian.

The driver failed to stop and fled the scene. Meanwhile, the woman suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital where she later died.

The Los Angeles Police Department is heading up an investigation into the crime and searching for the suspect who fled.

Witnesses are asked to call the LAPD’s West Traffic Division at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-527-3247.


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Source: LAPD

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