LARCHMONT – A 25-year-old woman who was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash in Larchmont was identified Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
The woman was struck around 3:20 a.m. on June 22 as she was crossing North Western Avenue at Rosewood Avenues inside a marked crosswalk. She was hit by a late-model white pickup truck, believed to be a Chevrolet or Ford, traveling south on Western, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the woman to a hospital, where she later died.
Tuesday, she was identified by the medical examiner as Jessica Thibodeau. The medical examiner said the cause of death was blunt force trauma. Her place of residence was not listed.
“Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency service, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” police said in a statement.
The city is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identity, arrest, and conviction of the suspect.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to contact LAPD West Traffic detectives at 213-473-0234. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
