According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Hosea, 60, was on a wheelchair trying to cross Hill Street when he was hit by a northbound Ford F-150
Los Angeles, CA– Authorities have released the identity of a pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle in Downtown Los Angeles early Monday morning.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Curtis Hosea died in the incident that took place in the area of Fifth and Hill streets at around 2 a.m. January 26.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Hosea, 60, was on a wheelchair trying to cross Hill Street when he was hit by a northbound Ford F-150. At this time, it’s unclear what caused the crash or who was at fault in the incident.
Paramedics pronounced Hosea deceased at the site of the accident. The driver remained at the scene after the crash.
According to the LAPD report, Hosea was believed to have been homeless.
There were no additional details on the accident. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating to determine what led up to the crash.
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