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    Hit and Run Fatality – Auto vs. Pedestrian Update

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    July 24, 2012
    Contact: Richard Lewis, Sergeant
    Phone: 310.458.8462
    e-mail: richard.lewis@smgov.net

     

    On July 16, 2012, at 12:16 a.m., a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 21st Street and Wilshire Boulevard.  For details of the incident, please refer to the Press Release dated July 16, 2012.

    As the investigation has progressed, further information regarding the suspect vehicle has been developed.  The suspect vehicle is described as a black 2009 or 2010 Toyota Corolla S.  A similar looking vehicle is depicted in this Press Release.  As a result of the traffic collision, the suspect’s vehicle should have damage to the left front grill, hood, and driver side headlight or fog lamp assembly.  There is no information on the driver at this time.   

    Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigators Chris Dawson or Jason Olson at (310) 458-8954 or Sergeant Phillbo Rubish at (310) 458-8950 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at (310) 458-8495.  

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    If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call WE Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-78-27643), or submit the tip online at www.wetip.com; you will remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a reward, up to $1,000.00 if your information leads to an arrest and conviction.

    Or, anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers by either calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting their website at www.lacrimestoppers.org. To text an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers, please view their webpage for detailed instructions.  If the information leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000.00.

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