The crash occurred at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday, when a green 1999 Honda Civic, which was "involved in a speed contest'' in the 100 block of North Myers Street, crashed into a gray 2006 Mercedes-Benz that was making a left turn, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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The driver of the Honda suffered severe injuries, and footage from the scene shows multiple witnesses running up to the vehicle to help.
A black Dodge Charger approached the scene, and the female driver and a female passenger of the Mercedes-Benz got into the vehicle and fled the scene, according to police.
Descriptions of the women were not available.
Paramedics responded to the crash and took the Honda's driver to a hospital, according to police.
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"Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,'' police said.
A reward of up to $25,000 is available for anyone who provides information that leads to the suspect's identification and conviction.
Anyone with information is urged to call Officer Mendoza at 213-833-3713 or 32010@lapd.online. Tipsters can also call the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at 213-833-3746. Those wishing to report anonymously can call 800-222-TIPS.