Elderly woman severely injured in North Hollywood hit-and-run crash

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left an elderly woman severely injured in North Hollywood.

The crash happened on Feb. 22 as the victim, a woman in her late 70s, was walking near the intersection of Basset Street and Coldwater Canyon Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

At around 7:50 a.m., the suspect, who was in a pickup truck, turned left at the intersection and struck the woman, police said.

Surveillance video captured the moment the victim was hit while a dog can be seen frantically running into the street seconds after.

The truck driver continued speeding away and did not stop to check on the injured woman. She was transported to the hospital with severe injuries.

“Motorists are reminded that 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,” LAPD said. “Motorcyclists are also reminded to obey the rules of the road and ride at a safe speed.”

A reward of up to $25,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension and conviction.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call LAPD Investigator Reyes at 818-644-8114. 

The public can also call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.