Police seeking hit-and-run motorist in pedestrian fatality in Hollywood area

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Authorities sought public help to find the hit-and-run motorist responsible for killing a pedestrian Friday in the Hollywood area.

The pedestrian, a man about 30 years of age, was injured about 3 a.m. at Highland and Willoughby avenues and died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. His name was withheld, pending notification of his relatives.

According to police, the man was hit by a white late-model Mercedes C300 or similar vehicle that was northbound on Highland Avenue. No description was available of the motorist.

A standing reward of up to $50,000 is available from the city of Los Angeles for information that helps police solve a fatal hit-and-run.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to call police at 213-473-0234 or 877-LAPD-247; or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.