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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing a street in the Florence area of Los Angeles, police said Monday.
The crash occurred at about 11:05 p.m. Sunday near Avalon Boulevard and 81st Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Detectives discovered during their investigation that a possibly white- colored sedan was traveling southbound on Avalon Boulevard at a high rate of speed.
According to police, the motorist intentionally veered into the northbound lanes to go around other vehicles that were yielding for pedestrians before striking the 46-year-old man crossing east on Avalon Boulevard in an unmarked crosswalk. The vehicle then continued traveling southbound on Avalon Boulevard from 83rd Street.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene, where they pronounced the man dead at the scene.
The man's identity was being withheld by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner pending notification of relatives.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered to the public for information leading to the suspect's identification, arrest, and conviction.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run crash was urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Officer Hurd at 323-421-2500. Calls during non-business hours or weekends can be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.com.