Investigators Need Help Finding Family of Victim in Hit-and-Run in South LA

Detective Moses Castillo Twitter
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Investigators need the public's help in finding the suspected driver who hit and left a 39-year-old man in critical condition.

The victim, Joel Cruz, is in critical condition.

Investigators also need help finding find family members of Cruz's.

The incident happened on Dec. 13 at 11:30 p.m.  Cruz was injured as he tried to cross Central Avenue at 67th street in South Los Angeles.

A four-door, black or dark blue Kia sedan was driving southbound when it collided with the victim. The Kia driver failed to stop.

A second car also drives by the victim and seems to stop for a few minutes then keeps driving.

Update name for our victim: His name is Joel Cruz, 39 year old from Los Angeles https://t.co/UZRhtSD8Ln

— Detective Moses Castillo (@DetectiveMoses) December 18, 2019

Anyone with information can contact Detective Castillo at 30215@lapd.online or 213-833-3713. Anonymous tips may be submitted via 800-222-8477 or www.lacrimestoppers.org.