PANORAMA CITY – The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Detectives (VTD) are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that killed a man in his 30’s.
The scooter was being ridden north on Woodman Avenue, at Strathern Street, about 9:35 p.m. Sunday when it was struck by a gray Honda sedan that was heading northbound on Woodman, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The impact caused the rider, a man his early 30s, to be ejected from the scooter and land in the roadway.
“Following the first collision, a second vehicle collided with the motorized scooter proceeding northbound Woodman Avenue,” according to a police statement. “The driver in the second collision is cooperating with the investigation.”
Arriving paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Motorists 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 services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.
A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact LAPD Valley Traffic Division Investigator Ramirez at (818) 644-8025 or Reyes at (818) 644-811. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact CrimeStoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
