Los Angeles Police Department Seeks Help in Identifying Driver Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The detectives of the South Traffic Division at the Los Angeles Police Department are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the driver responsible for a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

On January 1, 2024, at 12:02 a.m., a dark-colored pickup truck was observed traveling westbound on 80th Street, attempting to negotiate a left turn onto Central Avenue. Tragically, the truck collided with a motorcycle traveling northbound on Central Avenue. Shockingly, the driver of the suspect’s vehicle chose to flee the scene, neglecting to stop and provide identification or aid. Authorities have noted that the suspect’s vehicle sustained significant damage to the driver’s side door.

Emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department promptly arrived at the scene and rushed the injured motorcyclist to a nearby hospital. Sadly, the victim, identified as 38-year-old Jose Angel Landeros from Huntington Park, succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision.

Suspect Vehicle

In April 15, 2015, the City Council of Los Angeles introduced an amendment to the Los Angeles Administrative Code, establishing the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. This initiative provides a reward of up to £50,000 to individuals from the community who offer information leading to the identification, apprehension, conviction, or resolution of the offender through a civil compromise.

If you have any information regarding this tragic collision or were a witness to the incident, please contact Detective Huerta at the South Traffic Division by dialing (323)-421-2500. If the incident occurred outside business hours or on the weekend, please direct your calls to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). For individuals who wish to remain anonymous, please call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. Additionally, tipsters can download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.