Woman killed in South LA hit-and-run

Police seek information on driver who fled the scene after striking pedestrian in crosswalk

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting a dim streetlight, conceptually representing the aftermath of a hit-and-run incident.The aftermath of a deadly hit-and-run collision exposes the tragic human cost of drivers fleeing the scene.Los Angeles Today

A 34-year-old woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in South Los Angeles on Saturday night. The woman was walking northbound in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Manchester and Budlong Avenues when she was struck by a black sedan that failed to stop. The victim died either at the scene or at a nearby hospital.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a major problem in Los Angeles, with the city having one of the highest rates of such incidents in the country. This tragedy highlights the need for improved road safety measures and greater accountability for drivers who flee the scene of a collision.

The details

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday. The victim, a 34-year-old woman, was walking northbound in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a black sedan that failed to stop. It's unclear if the woman died at the scene or was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

  • The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident.

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What’s next

The LAPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the South Traffic Division at 323-421-2577 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run highlights the ongoing issue of pedestrian safety in Los Angeles and the need for greater accountability for drivers who flee the scene of a collision. The large reward offered by the city underscores the importance of finding the person responsible and bringing them to justice.