Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck, killed pedestrian in South Los Angeles
Police are seeking help in locating the driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in South Los Angeles on Thursday before fleeing from the area.
According to Los Angeles Police Department, the collision occurred just before 9 p.m. near Century Boulevard and Hoover Street.
Investigators believe that the man was in the roadway when he was hit by the vehicle traveling eastbound on Century Blvd.
"There is no suspect information at this time and the vehicle is described as a dark-colored pickup truck," LAPD said in a statement.
Investigators identified the victim as 41-year-old Arik Parker.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident was asked to contact investigators at (323) 421-2500.
