Motorist sought in Porter Ranch hit-and-run

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PORTER RANCH (CNS) - Police sought the public's help Monday to find the hit-and-run motorist responsible for badly injuring a pedestrian who was sitting on a street in Porter Ranch over the weekend.

The man was "gravely injured" about 1 a.m. Sunday at Braemore Road and Bowmore Avenue, and he remained hospitalized Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.

According to police, the man, in his 20s, was hit by a dark-colored vehicle that kept going. No further description was available.

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 the LAPD Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8114, or 877-LAPD-247. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.

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