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Encino: The Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division is asking for the public's assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a 71-year-old man with severe injuries.

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, around 9:00 p.m., a white-colored vehicle (Vehicle No.1) was traveling eastbound on Ventura Boulevard near Libbit Avenue, at a high rate of speed. Simultaneously, another vehicle (Vehicle No.2) was heading northbound on Ventura Boulevard, exiting from a driveway. Vehicle No.1 collided with Vehicle No.2, causing Vehicle No.1 to veer to the left. The vehicle then struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. The pedestrian was flung onto westbound traffic on Ventura Boulevard.

Vehicle 2 remained at scene and the driver of Vehicle No.1 fled the scene eastbound on Ventura Boulevard, failing to stop, identify themselves, or render aid to the injured pedestrian, as required by law.

The Los Angeles Fire Department's paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Suspect vehicle is a newer model white Nissan Altima, 4-door, missing the driver-side door mirror, with collision damage to the front right headlamp, and possible visible damage to the front right and rear right passenger doors.

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On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. 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.

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. Motorcyclists are also reminded to obey the rules of the road and ride at a safe speed.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Detectives at (818) 644-8025. 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 Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers 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 "web tips" and follow the prompts.