Authorities on Wednesday were seeking information about a hit-and-run crash that severely injured a 19-year-old pedestrian in Panorama City.
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The victim was crossing Van Nuys Boulevard inside a crosswalk at Tupper Street at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a white Toyota sedan whose driver did not stop but continued northbound, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The young man was in critical condition when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took him to a hospital, police said.
Anyone with information about the crash was urged to contact the LAPD's Valley Traffic Division to speak with Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255 or Officer Takishita at 818-644-8116. Anonymous tips can be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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