Two people, including a 1-year-old child, are dead after a hit-and-run collision in Playa del Rey Sunday morning.
The two-car crash happened at 4:34 a.m. Sunday on Vista Del Mar Lane near Culver Boulevard. Los Angeles police said a southbound vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and collided with another oncoming vehicle.
Responding officers and emergency officials identified four crash victims at the scene.
One person died at the accident site due to injuries.
Paramedics took three others to hospital. A one year old child died in the hospital.
According to the Los Angeles Fire DepartmentA woman involved in the collision was in critical condition when taken to hospital. The LAPD said a second person survived and was transported to the hospital, but his current condition was not known.
The relationship between the victims was not immediately known.
The driver responsible for the accident – who was driving a white Jeep – fled the scene and headed north on Vista del Mar. They remained at large.
The LAPD investigation continues.
