A Van Nuys man was arrested Tuesday night in a North Hollywood hit-and-run crash that killed a woman who was training for a marathon.
Leyda Medina was on a training run when she was hit and killed by a driver who abandoned the car a few blocks away.A Van Nuys man was arrested Tuesday night in a North Hollywood hit-and-run crash that killed a 29-year-old woman who was on a training run for a marathon.causing death in the crash at about 7 p.m. Friday near Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue. He was being held on $30,000 bond., 29, was less than a mile from her home when she was hit.
Neighbors, some of whom left candles and other items at a memorial near the crash site, told NBCLA drivers frequently exceed the speed limit in the area.A reward of up to $50,000 was offered to anyone who can provide information that will lead to an arrest in the case. It was not immediately clear what led investigators to Bocharov.
Jail records indicated an initial court date of Sept. 11. It was not immediately clear whether Bocharov has an attorney. Anyone with information about the case was urged to call the LAPD at 818-644-8028 or 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be made to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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