NORTH HOLLYWOOD – A 33-year-old man suspected of a fatal hit-and- run collision in North Hollywood was taken into custody Tuesday after turning himself in to law enforcement.
Detectives from the Valley Traffic Division determined after investigating that a 26-year-old woman walking across Victory Boulevard, east of Troost Avenue, was struck by a sedan traveling westbound on Victory Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The woman fell onto the pavement as a result of the initial collision and was on her hands and knees moments before she was struck a second time by a vehicle described as a light blue or gray 2003 Toyota 4Runner and killed.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as 26-year-old Ravenna Leyva who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The SUV driver was later identified by detectives as Ryan Antonio Gomez Cifuentes, who turned himself in at the LAPD Valley Traffic Division station in Panorama City at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
Cifuentes was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, as investigators continued their search for the other driver involved in the hit-and-run collision.
A standing reward of up to $50,000 has been offered by the city of Los Angeles for information that helps solve a fatal hit-and-run collision.
Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detective Martinez at 818-644-8033 or Investigator Olson at 818-644-8022. During non-business hours, calls should be directed to 877-527- 3247. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
