LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Authorities Tuesday sought the public's help to find the hit-and-run motorist responsible for badly injuring a woman who was riding a motorized "mini bike" in the south Los Angeles area.
The crash was reported about 3:45 a.m. Sunday at 27th Street and Griffith Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Paramedics took the woman to a hospital for treatment of "severe" injuries, police said. Her name was not released.
According to police, the woman was hit by a dark-colored, "box style" passenger vehicle similar to Scion xB, KIA Soul, Nissan Cube or Honda Element.
A standing reward of up to $25,000 has been offered by the city of Los Angeles for information that helps solve a non-fatal hit-and-run.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call LAPD Central Traffic Division Detective Juan Campos at 213-833-3713, or email him at 31480@LAPD.online.
Tipsters may also call the Central Traffic Division watch commander at 213-833-3746, or the 24-hour tipline at 877-LAPD-247. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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