Police identify 87-year-old victim of deadly Echo Park hit-and-run crash

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Police identify 87-year-old victim of deadly Echo Park hit-and-run crash
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It happened on Jan. 13 at around 6:50 p.m. near the intersection of Berkeley Avenue and Allesandro Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Authorities have identified the 87-year-old victim of a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Echo Park in early January. Investigators say that the victim, Lai Har Chu of Monterey Park, was walking westbound across the road in a crosswalk when she was hit by the driver of a dark-colored Ford Transit van that was driving southbound down Allesandro Street. Instead of stopping to help Chu, the suspect fled, leaving her to die in the street.

'In the event of a traffic collision, motorists are required to stop, check on all parties involved, and request paramedics if medical attention is needed,' said a statement from LAPD. 'Providing contact information is essential to ensure accountability and avoid turning a traffic incident into a criminal offense.

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