A $25,000 reward is being offered by police for information on a hit-and-run driver who struck a person in a wheelchair in North Hollywood.
According to Los Angeles Police, the incident occurred around 6:05 p.m. on Jan. 1 near Lankershim Boulevard, just south of Blythe Street.
A white sedan was driving north on Lankershim Boulevard when it collided with a pedestrian in a wheelchair. According to LAPD, the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk.
According to authorities, the driver did not stop to assist the victim and instead drove away from the scene.
According to police, the victim suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.
Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in identifying any potential suspects. The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the felony hit-and-run suspect.
Anonymous tips that result in an arrest but no conviction may also be eligible for a $1,000 cash reward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Officer Garcia at the Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8117. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-222-8477 or going online to lacrimestoppers.org.
