Pedestrian killed in early morning hit-and-run at Sun Valley intersection

SUN VALLEY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Friday morning at an intersection in Sun Valley, authorities said.

The collision occurred at about 2 a.m. as the driver was traveling northbound on Lankershim Boulevard, at Arminta Street, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said.

The pedestrian was using a "do not cross" intersection at the time, the LAPD spokesperson said, adding that the area was well-lit, and the driver should have seen the victim before the impact.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office as 28-year-old Tahri Joseph. His city of residence was unknown.

The vehicle involved was described by police as a dark gray Nissan.