Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Injured Pedestrian in Central L.A.

A pedestrian was injured by a hit-and-run driver in the Pic-Union area of Central L.A. on Oct. 26, 2014. (Credit: KTLA)

Posted: Oct 26, 2014 / 02:19 PM PDT

Updated: Oct 26, 2014 / 02:19 PM PDT

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Police asked for the publics help Sunday in finding a hit-and-run driver who struck a 40-year-old pedestrian in the Pico-Union area of Central L.A. early in the morning, a Los Angeles Police Department news release stated.

A dark Honda traveling south collided with the man near South Vermont Avenue and Venice Boulevard (map) around 2:45 a.m., the news release stated.

The victim, identified as Juan Mendoza, was transported to a local hospital where he was being treated for his injuries.

Anyone with information was asked to contact LAPD’s West Traffic division Detective White at 213-473-0238 or 213-473-0222.