The Toyota Corolla that police suspect hit her was found abandoned near the scene.
A pedestrian was killed after she was hit by a car in North Hollywood on Friday night, Aug. 16, police said.
A Toyota Corolla struck the woman, described as being in her late 20s, as she walked in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue around 7 p.m., according to an LAPD news release. The driver, described as in his 50s, continued driving westward without stopping, police said. The Corolla was later discovered abandoned on the curb of Victory Avenue east of Troost Avenue.
The Los Angeles Fire Department transported the victim to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name was not released.This investigation is ongoing. Anyone who was in the area at the time or has other information can contact LAPD Valley Traffic Detective Ramirez at 818-644-8028 or Officer Ruiz at 818-644-8026.
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