LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Police were searching for a hit-and-run driver and his passengers who were speeding in a reported stolen car when they severely injured a 13-year-old child riding a bicycle.
The crash happened on Main Street near 27th Street in Historic South- Central Los Angeles around 7:30 p.m. May 16, according to Los Angeles police. The teen was transported to a hospital by paramedics.
Four men allegedly stole a black 2014 Kia Optima from the 300 block of West 14th Street. The driver was speeding when he lost control of the car and went onto the opposite side of the road and struck the teen.
The four thieves were described as between 18 and 20 years old. The driver wore a black sweater, black pants and black sneakers and had a black-and- white backpack. One passenger wore a gray sweater, black pants and and white shoes. Passenger 2 had shoulder-length black hair a white T-shirt black pants and shoes. Passenger 3 wore a black sweater, black pants and white shoes. The auto theft suspect was a man between 35 and 40 years old who wore a black-and- white hoodie, dark pants and red sneakers.
Detectives obtained video that captured the stolen vehicle being abandoned by the thieves at 8 a.m. May 17. The car was eventually impounded by the LAPD.
The LAPD investigator can be reached at 213-833-3713. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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