Surveillance photo of hit-and-run suspects
LOS ANGELES – On the afternoon after Christmas, two men are clearly captured on surveillance video making purchases at a local store, getting into their car, striking a man riding a motorized bicycle and continuing to drive off without stopping.
The victim was travelling westbound on 48th Street and was struck by the burgundy/red 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-door sedan.
The driver is a male Hispanic, 5’8″ tall, 180-200 pounds with dark hair. He was wearing a gray baseball cap, gray jacket, white t-shirt and blue jeans.
His passenger is a male Hispanic, 5’8″ with black hair and a mustache. He was wearing a red shirt, black pants and brown shoes.
The victim is in critical condition in a local hospital.
The LAPD says, “Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact LAPD South Traffic Division at 323-421-2500. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.”