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LAPD wants help tracking down driver who struck skateboarder, fled scene

The LAPD provided this photo of a vehicle accused of striking a skateboarder and fleeing on Feb. 2, 2024.

The Los Angeles Police Department is offering $5,000 for the public’s help in tracking down a driver who struck and injured a 14-year-old skateboarder in South Los Angeles in February.

The boy, whose identity has not been released, was riding on a sidewalk along Ursula Avenue in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw just before 7 a.m. on Feb. 2, police said in a news release.

Video shared by police showed the teen turn down a driveway in between parked vehicles before he was struck by an SUV, which police say then continued north on Ursula without stopping.

Police said they believe the vehicle is a silver or gray four-door SUV, perhaps a Honda Element or Honda Pilot.

The teen, meanwhile, suffered “pain to his hand and elbow,” police said.

A reward of up to $5,000 is available for help in tracking down the driver and bringing the case to a criminal conviction or civil settlement.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Hurd at 323-421-2500.

During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).

To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go directly to lacrimestoppers.org.