Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the driver of a tractor-trailer that struck and killed a woman before fleeing the scene early Wednesday in San Pedro, authorities said.
The collision occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Channel and Gaffey streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police said the tractor-trailer was stopped at a red light before making a left turn to head south on Gaffey Street. As the truck turned, its right rear tires struck the 47-year-old woman.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the woman dead.
The driver fled without stopping to provide assistance, as required by law, police said.
The woman’s identity has not been released.
Anyone with information is urged to contact South Traffic Division Detectives Elizarraraz or Kolke at 323-421-2577. Tips can also be reported to the LAPD at 877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, through lacrimestoppers.org
