Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian, following a hit-and-run incident which occured in the Harbor Gateway area on Thursday morning, May 8.
The Los Angeles Police Department received reports of the collision at South Figueroa and West 146th streets, at 2:40 a.m.
According to authorities, a vehicle traveling southbound on South Figueroa collided with the 57-year-old pedestrian, resulting in their death. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim is not being released while next-of-kin are notified.
According to the police, the driver fled the scene without stopping to assist the victim. No description of the suspect or the vehicle was immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.