By Jake Rodriguez
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A tragic hit-and-run incident has resulted in the death of an unidentified pedestrian on the bustling streets of Los Angeles, as reported by the LAPD’s South Traffic Division. According to LAPD’s Newsroom, on the evening of September 12, 2025, a silver Toyota Corolla struck a pedestrian outside of a marked crosswalk on Figueroa Street; the driver, after stopping to render aid, witnessed a horrendous scene when a blue vehicle mercilessly hit the already injured pedestrian again and continued without a pause for reflection or accountability.
Following the impact, which caused the pedestrian to collide with the road forcefully, the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics were swift to arrive, transporting the victim to a local hospital where attempts to preserve life proved futile, with the pedestrian later pronounced deceased, this sequence of events further darkening the narrative that sees countless stories of hit-and-run episodes often left growing cold on the back burner of the city’s sprawling web of perpetual motion and noise. Detailed information on the accident was provided by Detective III Moreno from the South Traffic Division, who is currently leading the investigation and encourages anyone with knowledge of the incident or the blue vehicle to step forward, the fabric of community trust being one that can stitch together broken threads in such unforeseen tragedies.
LAPD and city officials are adamant in their plea for witnesses, reflecting on the effectiveness of the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund instituted by the City Council in 2015, which offers a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of hit-and-run perpetrators. The department reminds residents, “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.”
Anyone with information relating to the fatal collision is urged to reach out to Detective III Moreno at (213) 458-3472 during the designated business hours, but also have the option to contact 1-877-LAPD-24-7 or the South Traffic Division’s Watch Commander outside of those hours—alternatively, there are channels such as the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers and the “P3 Tips” mobile application for those wishing to remain anonymous.
