2 Pedestrians Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver Leaves 1 Victim in Deadly Path of Second Vehicle

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 (KNN) — Two pedestrians were struck in a hit-and-run traffic collision Tuesday night, leaving one victim in the roadway and in the deadly path of another vehicle.

A traffic collision involving a pedestrian was reported shortly after 10 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Arlington Avenue, just north of Venice Boulevard, in the Arlington Heights neighborhood in Central Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department reported two pedestrians were crossing the street around 10 p.m. eastbound on Arlington Avenue, north of Venice Boulevard, and when they reached the middle of the street they were both struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Arlington. The suspect vehicle continued traveling southbound toward Washington Boulevard without stopping.

“Upon impact, one pedestrian landed near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Arlington Avenue. At which time, a second vehicle traveling northbound on Arlington Avenue struck the pedestrian. The second vehicle stopped and remained at scene until the police arrived, as required by law,” stated the LAPD’s news release of the incident.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and immediately engaged in lifesaving measures to the victim. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the LAPD.

A privacy tent was installed to cover the deceased victim and a vehicle was observed nearby with apparent front end damage.

Drivers are reminded by the LAPD 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.

The public is also reminded that as pedestrians, they should exercise caution when crossing streets, obey traffic lights, cross within marked crosswalks, and obey the rules of the road.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact West Traffic Detectives at (213) 473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Gabriel Pabon, Video Journalist / KNN