Los Angeles, CA (December 6, 2025 and February 23, 2026) – The Medical Examiner’s office has identified 60-year-old Jorge Paz Molina as the pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Pico-Union district of Los Angeles back in December 2025.
Incident Details: According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), a collision occurred around 11:45 p.m. on December 6, 2025, near Venice Boulevard and Malvern Avenue. Molina was struck by a silver four-door Chrysler 300 sedan traveling eastbound. He died at the scene.
Police reported that the driver failed to stop after the collision. The suspect was described as a man between 50 and 60 years old, last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and glasses.
The vehicle is believed to have a nonworking driver’s side fog light and darker paint on the driver’s side door. A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the suspect’s identity, arrest, and conviction.
Investigation: The LAPD’s Central Traffic Division is continuing to investigate the fatal hit-and-run. Detectives have released surveillance images of the suspect and vehicle and are urging witnesses to come forward.
Investigators will likely continue to collect and analyze information such as:
- Surveillance footage—Reviewing nearby cameras to trace the vehicle’s path before and after the crash.
- Vehicle identification—Confirming distinctive features of the Chrysler 300 to help locate the suspect vehicle.
- Scene reconstruction—Determining where Molina was positioned and the vehicle’s speed at the time of impact.
- Driver behavior—Evaluating whether distraction, impairment, or reckless driving contributed to the collision.
Locating and identifying the driver remains a critical step in both criminal prosecution and any potential civil claims.
Legal Considerations: Hit-and-run crashes often carry serious criminal consequences, but they can also give rise to civil liability.
If the suspect is identified and found negligent, Molina’s surviving family members may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim. Such a claim may seek compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and the loss of companionship.
If the driver is not located, uninsured motorist coverage or other insurance avenues may become important considerations for the family.
My deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Jorge Paz Molina as they continue to seek answers and justice in the wake of this tragic loss.
Source: MyNewsLA