Hit-and-Run Severely Injures Woman in South LA

Police seek public's help identifying driver who fled the scene

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:21am

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A woman in her 40s was severely injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred around 3:25 a.m. on February 7 in South Los Angeles. The unidentified dark-colored vehicle traveling southbound on Broadway from 46th Street struck the woman as she was crossing the street, and the driver failed to stop or render aid, continuing southbound on Broadway.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents are a major public safety concern in Los Angeles, with the city offering a reward program to encourage witnesses to come forward with information that can help identify and apprehend drivers who flee the scene of a collision. This case highlights the need for greater awareness and accountability around these types of crimes.

The details

According to police, the collision occurred around 3:25 a.m. on February 7 when an unidentified dark-colored vehicle traveling southbound on Broadway from 46th Street struck the woman as she was crossing the street. The driver failed to stop or render aid and continued southbound on Broadway. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a hospital, where she was treated for severe injuries.

  • The collision occurred around 3:25 a.m. on February 7.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident and seeking the public's assistance in identifying the driver.

Los Angeles Fire Department

The emergency medical services agency that transported the injured victim to the hospital.

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What’s next

A reward of up to $25,000 is available through the city's Hit-and-Run Reward Program for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of the driver, or resolution through a civil compromise.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run incident highlights the need for greater accountability and consequences for drivers who flee the scene of a collision, as well as the importance of the public coming forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice.