> At a Glance
> – Police seek driver who struck 44-year-old man at 5:45 a.m. Dec. 7
> – Victim was walking on Woodley Ave. near Sherman Way in Panorama City
> – Gray sedan fled northbound, leaving man with severe injuries
> – Why it matters: Hit-and-run crimes endanger everyone-witnesses can help catch the driver before another person is hurt
A chilling security-camera clip released Monday shows the moment a gray sedan slammed into a pedestrian and sped off, leaving a 44-year-old man hospitalized with grave injuries.
The Incident
The collision happened in pre-dawn darkness on Dec. 7 along Woodley Avenue near Sherman Way. Officers say the victim was walking in the roadway when the northbound sedan struck him and never stopped.
Paramedics rushed the man to a trauma center; doctors describe his condition as severe.
Help Police Catch the Driver
Investigators from LAPD Valley Traffic Division are canvassing the area and reviewing additional footage. They believe someone saw the gray sedan or its damaged front end in the days after the crash.
Anyone with information should contact:
- Detective Ramirez at 818-644-8025
- Anonymous tips accepted 24/7
Key Takeaways
- Hit-and-run occurred at 5:45 a.m. on Woodley Ave. near Sherman Way
- Victim, 44, suffered severe injuries; hospital status undisclosed
- Gray sedan fled northbound; driver still at large
A single phone call could help detectives identify the car and bring closure to the victim’s family.
