Latesha Washington Dead in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash near 88th Street and Central Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

1 Person Killed in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident near 88th Street and Central Avenue

LOS ANGELES, CA (august 22, 2024) – Friday night, Latesha Washington died in a fatal hit-and-run crash near 88th Street and Central Avenue.

The incident happened at around 10:00 p.m. near the intersection of 88th Street and Central Avenue.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a vehicle struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the roadway outside a marked crosswalk. Then, the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to provide aid.

Moreover, responders pronounced the pedestrian, identified as 43-year-old Washington, dead at the scene.

Furthermore, authorities offered a $25,000 reward for any information that may lead to the identification and arrest of the hit-and-run suspect.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the Los Angeles Police Department continued to investigate the crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers send our condolences to the loved ones grieving the death of the victim.

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