Marina Del Rey Hit-and-Run: $50K Reward For Information Leading To Pedestrian's Killer
Background
On Monday, March 6, 2023, at around 8:30 p.m., a pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Marina Del Rey, California. The victim was crossing the street at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard when they were hit by a dark-colored SUV. The driver of the SUV fled the scene, leaving the victim to die.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating the hit-and-run and is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the driver. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver.
Victim
The victim of the hit-and-run has been identified as 55-year-old John Doe. Doe was a resident of Marina Del Rey. He was a married father of two children.
Investigation
The LAPD is investigating the hit-and-run. The department is reviewing surveillance footage from the area and is interviewing witnesses.
The LAPD is asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the department's South Traffic Division at (310) 482-6393.
Community Reaction
The Marina Del Rey community is outraged by the hit-and-run. Residents are holding a vigil for Doe on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the intersection where he was killed.
"This is a tragedy," said Marina Del Rey resident Jane Smith. "We need to find the person who did this and bring them to justice."
Hit-and-Run Laws in California
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in California. The state's hit-and-run laws are designed to protect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
Under California law, drivers involved in a hit-and-run accident must stop and render aid to the victim. Drivers who flee the scene of a hit-and-run accident can face criminal charges, including felony charges.
Conclusion
The Marina Del Rey hit-and-run is a tragedy. The victim, John Doe, was a husband, father, and friend. His death is a senseless loss.
The LAPD is investigating the hit-and-run and is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the driver. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver.
The Marina Del Rey community is outraged by the hit-and-run. Residents are holding a vigil for Doe on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the intersection where he was killed.
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in California. The state's hit-and-run laws are designed to protect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
Drivers involved in a hit-and-run accident must stop and render aid to the victim. Drivers who flee the scene of a hit-and-run accident can face criminal charges, including felony charges.
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