Brazen Boyle Heights hit-and-run caught on camera, suspect sought

Sunday, February 3, 2019
BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A brazen hit-and-run in Boyle Heights was caught on camera, and police released video of the incident to help find the suspect.

The video shows the car make a left-hand turn and strike a man crossing the street.
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The man rolled onto the hood of the vehicle and then rolled off onto the street, and the driver kept going.

The victim suffered minor injuries and took himself to a nearby hospital.
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The incident happened Wednesday at about 7:20 a.m. at the intersection of 8th and Lorena streets.

Police said the car is a 2000 to 2010 Honda four-door Civic, or a vehicle with a similar body style. It likely has damage on its hood.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD Central Traffic Division detectives at (213) 833-3713.
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