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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Authorities appealed for the public's help Tuesday to find a hit-and-run motorcyclist who fatally injured a pedestrian in the south Los Angeles area in May 2023.
The crash occurred at about 11:45 p.m. May 4 on Western Avenue at 79th Street, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.
Raymond Peters, 72, died at a hospital, according to the LAPD and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
"The suspect was driving a newer model Honda Goldwing motorcycle, southbound (on) Western Avenue at 79th Street, when (he) struck a pedestrian," an LAPD statement said. "The victim ... had just parked his vehicle and was crossing Western Avenue when he was struck by the suspect's motorcycle. The suspect fled the scene but stopped nearby to remove damaged motorcycle parts."
Investigators held a news conference Tuesday morning at the LAPD South Traffic Division to discuss the case and circulate security video that showed the suspect, who was wearing a "Chosen Few" motorcycle club jacket.
"The suspect is a full-patch Chosen Few motorcycle club member," LAPD Detective Ryan Moreno said. "We don't know who this individual is yet. ... We're actually hoping that he comes forward on his own, so we can talk, and get his side of the story."
A standing reward of up to $50,000 has been offered by the city of Los Angeles for information that helps solve a fatal hit-and-run.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call Detective Moreno of the South Traffic Division at 323-421-2500.