Elderly woman 'severely' injured in Van Nuys hit-and-run crash; police searching for driver
LOS ANGELES - Police in Van Nuys are looking for the driver they said is responsible for severely injuring an elderly woman in a hit-and-run crash earlier this week.
The crash happened just after 9 p.m. on Aug. 14, on Saticoy Avenue. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a 76-year-old woman was crossing the street when a dark-colored SUV heading west hit her and continued driving.
The department shared surveillance video of the crash on its YouTube page. The video showed the woman crossing Saticoy out of a crosswalk, carrying bags. She stopped, as an oncoming car stopped to let her continue crossing. That's when the suspect's car, in a lane closer to the far curb, drove past the stopped car, hitting the woman and sending her to the ground, her bags flying.
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Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics brought the woman to the hospital. Officials said she was "severely" injured.
Police said the car responsible for the crash was believed to be a silver or tan 1990 Toyota 4Runner.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact traffic detectives at 818-644-8036.