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LAPD Seeks Driver After Chatsworth Hit-and-Run That Critically Injured Skateboarder

Detectives released video and photos of a gray Ford Focus to spur tips that lead to an arrest.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 15 on Nordhoff Street near Lurline Avenue in Chatsworth.
  • Police say a four-door gray Ford Focus swerved into the skateboarder riding along the far right side of the road.
  • The driver continued on Nordhoff, made a U-turn, then fled without stopping to identify themselves or render aid as required by law.
  • Investigators highlighted distinctive vehicle details: a light-gray patch on the front right fender, white tape around both taillights, and possibly tinted rear windows.
  • The victim, a man in his 30s, remains hospitalized in critical condition, and the city is offering a $25,000 reward with tips accepted via LAPD or LA Crime Stoppers.