Pedestrian killed in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Mark Christian Johnson, 54, at Sepulveda Boulevard and Parthenia Street in North Hills section of Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/20/2017 - 10:56amAccident Date:
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Driver Arrested on Suspicion of North Hills Fatal Hit-and-Run
The pursuit ended in West Los Angeles near the Pacific Coast Highway, where spike strips were laid down and the vehicle slowly came to a stop, Bustos said.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER FATALLY STRIKING PERSON IN NORTH HILLS, LEADING POLICE CHASE
The suspect, driving a Prius, then led police on a brief chase before he was detained at Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades, police said.
Suspected Driver in Fatal North Hills Hit-and-Run in Custody After Pursuit: LAPD
The driver was taken into custody.
He has been identified as 54-year-old Mark Christian Johnson, according to LAPD Sgt. Whorton, who said investigators have linked the pursuit and the deadly hit-and-run.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Mark Christian Johnson
City:
Los Angeles, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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