Teen Boy Killed, Sister Injured in Hyde Park Hit-and-Run Crash
Teen Boy Killed, Sister Injured in Hyde Park Hit-and-Run
CrashLOS ANGELES — A 16-year-old boy was killed and his teenage sister was injured Tuesday night after they were struck by a vehicle while crossing a street with their mother in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
The crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. near West 60th Street and South 10th Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Police said a blue sedan struck the two siblings before crashing into a parked vehicle.
The driver and a male passenger then left the vehicle and ran from the scene, according to investigators.
The 16-year-old boy died at the scene. His 14-year-old sister was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Later reporting said she was in stable condition and was expected to undergo surgery for a fractured pelvis.Police Searching for DriverThe Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash and searching for the driver and passenger who reportedly fled on foot.Video from the area appears to show the suspect vehicle traveling at a high speed and apparently going through a stop sign shortly before the collision, according to ABC7’s report. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests had been reported in the latest available account.Authorities have asked anyone who may have information about the crash to contact police.Neighbors Raise Concerns About SpeedingThe deadly collision has also renewed concerns among people living near the intersection.Residents told local media that speeding and drivers failing to stop at the intersection have been ongoing problems in the neighborhood. Some residents said they have seen motorists travel through stop signs without slowing down.The concerns are particularly serious in an area where pedestrians regularly cross neighborhood streets.Family Faces Sudden LossThe victims’ older brother, Eliseo Martinez Hernandez, spoke with ABC7 about his siblings and the moments after the crash.He said their mother was able to pull the girl out of the vehicle’s path, but the 16-year-old boy was struck.The family later described the boy, identified in media reports as Hernan, as a talented young person who enjoyed baking. His family said they believed he had a promising future.The family’s focus now includes supporting the injured girl while dealing with the loss of her brother.Investigation ContinuesThe Hyde Park crash remains under investigation. Police are working to identify and locate the people who left the scene after the collision.For residents, the incident has also highlighted a familiar concern: how quickly a neighborhood street can become dangerous when drivers fail to obey traffic signs or drive at unsafe speeds.The investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and any potential charges.Hyde Park Crash — Key DetailsDetail| InformationLocation| Hyde Park, South Los AngelesIntersection| West 60th Street & South 10th AvenueTime| About 9:30 p.m., TuesdayVictim| 16-year-old boy — died at sceneSecond victim| 14-year-old girl — injuredVehicle| Blue sedanDriver| Fled the scene, according to policePassenger| Also fled on footInvestigation| LAPDStatus| OngoingNewYorkFinanceThink.com | California Local NewsThis report is based on information published by ABC7 Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Times. Details may change as the police investigation continues.
