October 23, 2023 - Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department officials report the Department’s South Traffic Division detectives are investigating the circumstances of a fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

On October 20, 2023 around 7:55 p.m., the victim, described as a 63-year-old female, was crossing southbound Manchester Avenue at Cimarron Street in an unmarked crosswalk. A
vehicle traveling westbound Manchester Avenue at a high rate of speed collided with the victim. After striking the victim, the suspect’s vehicle continued westbound Manchester Avenue without stopping to render aid or identify themself, in violation of the law. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the victim deceased at scene.

The unoccupied suspect vehicle, described as a 2019 silver Kia Optima, was located in the city of Inglewood and taken into custody.

The victim’s identity is being held pending next-of-kin notification.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact South Traffic Division Detective Flannery, Serial No.36629 or Detective Huerta, Serial No 35825, at 323-421-2500. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to the South Traffic Watch Commander at 323-421-2577 or contact 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
Source: Los Angeles Police Department