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Los Angeles, CA (January 28, 2026) – A pedestrian was struck and injured in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday evening near the intersection of South Main St and East 52nd Pl in South Los Angeles, prompting a Code Three emergency response from local authorities.
The incident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. and involved a vehicle fleeing the scene after hitting the victim. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to provide immediate aid, as the crash was classified as a felony hit-and-run due to the injuries involved.
Upon arrival, responders located the injured pedestrian and began treatment on scene. The severity of the injuries has not been publicly confirmed, though the call’s emergency nature suggests a serious medical situation.
The area surrounding S Main St and E 52nd Pl was temporarily impacted as police initiated an investigation. No details have been released regarding the suspect vehicle or the driver involved in the collision.
Officers from Central Traffic Division are currently handling the investigation and are urging witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in identifying the hit-and-run driver.
Our thoughts are with the pedestrian who was injured, and we hope for a full recovery in the days ahead.
