LAPD seeks driver who killed pedestrian in Larchmont
- A hit-and-run driver in Larchmont killed a 26-year-old pedestrian in late June.
- The incident occurred at 3:20 a.m. when the victim was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.
- The LAPD is actively searching for the driver responsible for the deadly crash.
In South Los Angeles, police are on the lookout for a woman who allegedly assaulted and spat on a Metro bus driver on Monday night. The incident occurred at Martin Luther King Jr. and Avalon boulevards around 10 p.m. The woman, a passenger on the bus, reportedly attacked the driver after being instructed to disembark. She struck and spat on the driver before fleeing the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the matter, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of bus operators who transport nearly a million passengers daily. Metro spokesman Jose Uvaldo condemned the assault, highlighting the critical role of bus operators in passenger transportation. The injured driver was treated by the Los Angeles Fire Department for non-life-threatening injuries. The LAPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. The search for the assailant continues as authorities seek to hold her accountable for her actions. In a separate incident in Larchmont, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a 26-year-old woman in the early hours of June 22. The victim was walking in a marked crosswalk near N. Western Avenue and Rosewood Avenue when she was hit by a white pickup truck believed to be a late-model Ford or Chevrolet traveling southbound. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the woman succumbed to her injuries. The LAPD is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the driver responsible for the fatal crash. Those with relevant details are encouraged to contact LAPD at (213) 473-0234.