UPDATE
December 18, 2019
Update: This is a picture of the
victim. Correction on his name, it is Joel Cruz 39 years-old, from
Los Angeles. We are still looking for his family members and
suspect.
Joel Cruz
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department’s
Central Traffic Division detectives are asking for the public’s
help in locating the alleged driver involved in a felony hit and
run traffic collision that left Jose Artega, 39-year-old male in
critical condition. Detectives are also asking for the public’s
help in locating the victim’s family members.
On December 13, 2019, around 11:30 p.m., a pedestrian was severely
injured as he was attempting to cross Central Avenue at 67th
Street. A vehicle described as a 4 door, black or dark blue Kia was
traveling southbound when it collided with the pedestrian. The
driver of the Kia failed to stop and identify him/herself and
render aid as required by law.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Moses
Castillo at 30215@lapd.online or Central Traffic Detectives at
213-833-3713 or Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at
213-833-3746. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls
should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone
wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the
“Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and
select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
Call us 24/7 at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247) to share any helpful information you have.
Call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or submit an anonymous tip through our form.