The LA Police Department (LAPD) announced that it needs the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a non-contact hit-and-run crash in Koreatown late last month that left a 31-year-old woman with severe injuries.
The non-contact collision happened on July 20 at about 2 a.m. when a Nissan Frontier started driving on the wrong side of the road near Normandie Avenue and 1st Street, according to the LAPD.
After a short period of time, a blue Chevrolet Camaro swerved into the same lane, causing the Nissan to crash into nearby parked cars.
The Camaro sped off and did not stop to help the people inside the crashed SUV.
The Los Angeles Fire Department took a 31-year-old woman to a nearby hospital after she sustained severe injuries. The driver of her car, 35-year-old Luis Sanches-Galicia, was booked with a felony charge of driving under the influence (DUI).
It is unclear if the two vehicles were engaged in an illegal street race.
Anyone with information about the crash should call West Traffic detectives at (213) 473-0234. During non-business hours, call 1(877) 527-3247.
BY HYEONGJAE KIM [kim.ian@koreadaily.com]
