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Man, 49, Killed After Being Struck By 2 Hit-And-Run Drivers In LA

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Authorities on Saturday were searching for two drivers in connection with a fatal crash that killed a man in Los Angeles.

The first crash unfolded Thursday just before 10:30 p.m. on Vernon Avenue just east of Wall Street.

It was there that authorities say a pedestrian was struck while walking westbound on Vernon Avenue by a light-colored SUV.

As a result, the victim was launched into the eastbound lanes and was struck a second time by a different vehicle described as a light-colored 2011-2015 Dodge Charger.

Both drivers failed to stop.

The victim, described as a 49-year-old man, suffered blunt force trauma and died at the hospital.

Anyone with information was urged to contact Det. Calvin Dehesa at (213) 833-3713 or the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at (213) 486-3713.

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