@katchup_news Bong Lee, 83-year-old woman was killed in hit-and-run chrach on Nov. 14th, Monday around 6 a.m., and LAPD has placed a $50,000 reward for information. If any of you wathcing this clips witnessed hit-and-run crash, please contact LAPD (213) 473-0234 or (213)473-0222 #news #fyp #koreatown #hitandrun #carcrash
Bong Lee, 83-year-old woman was killed in hit-and-run crash on Nov. 14th, Monday around 6 a.m., and her family is pleading for help finding the driver who killed her.
The hit-and-run crash happened on Third Street near Western Avenue. Lee was crossing the road, believed to be heading to the church to attend a morning prayer, when a BMW heading eastbound crashed into her and drove away.
After the crash, Lee was rushed to the hospital but the injuries to her brain and body were too severe.
Lee immigrated from Korea as a single mom with three children. She owned a restaurant in Maryland then retired to California. Her family is asking anyone who witnessed the crash come forward and provide officers with any leads.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the vehicle that struck Lee was a dark-colored, newer model BMW with significant hood or front end damage. There is a $50,000 reward offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of this hit-and-run driver.
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