Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on 27th Street and Griffith Avenue Injures 1 [South Los Angeles, CA]

Injuries Reported in South Los Angeles Pocket Bike Accident on 27th Street and Griffith Avenue

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA (August 16, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a startling hit-and-run crash on 27th Street and Griffith Avenue injured 1 person.

The incident happened at around 3:45 a.m. on 27th Street and Griffith Avenue.

According to reports, as a woman rode a mini motorized “pocket bike,” a vehicle similar to a Scion xB or Nissan Cube hir her.

After the crash, responders took her to a local hospital with severe but not life-threatening injuries.

Meanwhile, the LAPD asked for the public’s help in finding the car and its driver. They’re offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the driver’s identification, apprehension, conviction, or resolution through civil compromise.

Furthermore, they urged anyone with information to contact Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713 or email him at 31480@lapd.online.

Callers can also turn to 213-833-3746 or, during non-business hours and on weekends, to 877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3427).

For anonymous tipsters, contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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