Global Courant
An SUV driver ran into a man setting off fireworks on a Wilmington street Monday night and dragged him 80 feet before fleeing, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Paramedics were called to the 700 block of North Fries Avenue after 9:10 p.m. and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Relatives identified the man as Juan Arias, a 36-year-old father of three. NBC4 reported.
Witnesses described an SUV speeding down the street before colliding with Arias.
The driver fled into Fries Avenue without stopping and rendering assistance as required by law, police said.
After Arias broke free from the SUV’s undercarriage, a second car exiting a nearby mall hit him and launched him into the air. The driver of that vehicle stopped and remained on scene.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the hit-and-run driver.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered to residents through the city’s Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund for any information leading to the identification, arrest or conviction of the suspect.
Those with information are asked to contact the LAPD’s South Traffic Division at (323) 421-2500.
Anonymous tips can be directed to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at (1-800) 222-8477 or at lacrimestoppers.org.
