Crime & Safety
34-Year-Old Man Killed In LA Cienega Hit-And-Run
Authorities believe the driver who killed Abdoul Diallo was behind the wheel of a white camper or RV.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities are investigating the hit and run death of a 34-year-old Inglewood resident today. He was struck by a recreational vehicle or camper, and authorities hope someone will come forward with information about the crash.
Abdoul Diallo was killed early Thursday morning in a crash on La Cienega Boulevard near the San Diego (405) Freeway in Los Angeles. The crash occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m. on La Cienega at Imperial Highway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Diallo was crossing outside a crosswalk on La Cienega when he was struck by a southbound vehicle that left him for dead. He died at the scene, according to the LAPD.
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The vehicle that struck him was described as a white recreational vehicle or camper, police said.
Anyone with information was asked to call West Traffic Division detectives at 213-473-0234 or 213-473-0222. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wanting to remain anonymous could call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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City News Service contributed to this report.
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