Red sedan driver sought after second car rolls over Van Nuys victim
LAPD is asking the public to help identify the female driver who struck Ramon Noriega as he lay trapped under a vehicle following his fatal collision.
By Camila Herrera ·
A red sedan rolled over a man already struck by a car in Van Nuys on Thursday evening, and police are searching for the woman behind the wheel.
Officers arrived at Victory Boulevard between Willis and Cedros avenues around 5:55 p.m. to find a blue Volvo V70 station wagon that had hit Ramon Noriega. The 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.
The initial driver stopped and cooperated with officers. A red sedan traveling eastbound then ran over Noriega, who became trapped underneath the vehicle until dislodged, according to LAPD.
The red sedan driver continued northbound without stopping to render aid or identify herself, police said. Buses were rerouted during the investigation, and the medical examiner's office confirmed Noriega's identity but did not disclose his residence.
Anyone with information can contact Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255 or Detective Martinez at 818-644-8033. Anonymous tips may be submitted via Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS. A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the offender's identification or conviction.
