David Pregerson was found in bushes on the side of the road on the 600 block of Chautauqua Boulevard around 3:20 a.m. Friday.
Police say the victim was walking home when he was hit by a car, and thrown into the bushes. The driver fled the scene.
No arrests have been made in the case.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident was urged to contact L.A. County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.