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Jung Taek Nam, 72, killed in hit-and-run at Vermont Avenue and Francisco Street in Los Angeles, California - $50K reward being announced

Modified Date: 
Fri, 09/29/2017 - 3:39pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Fatal Hit and Run with Pedestrian

Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene where Nam was pronounced dead. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department South Traffic detectives are asking for the public's help in providing any information that would lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect involved in a hit and run collision, which left 72-yr-old Jung Taek Nam dead. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact South Traffic Area detectives 323-421-2500.

Reward to Be Announced in Search for Driver Who Killed 82-Year-Old Man in Harbor Gateway Hit-and-Run

Officials planned to announce a $50,000 reward during a news conference Friday in their search for a hit-and-run driver that killed an 82-year-old man in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles earlier this month. The driver who struck Nam did not stop to render aid or identify himself, according to the news release. Investigators believed the vehicle involved may be a dark blue or purple 2011 to 2014 Dodge Challenger, according the news release issued following the crash. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Nam was pronounced dead at the scene by responding paramedics.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Jung Taek Nam
Roadway: 
Vermont Avenue and Francisco Street
City: 
Los Angeles, CA
County: 
Los Angeles County, CA
Area: 
Los Angeles, CA

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