Arturo Sepulveda Carrera Arrested after Deadly Hit-and-Run Accident on Van Nuys Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]
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LOS ANGELES, CA (February 27, 2024) – Saturday, Arturo Sepulveda Carrera was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run on Van Nuys Boulevard.
Officers responded to the scene around 10:00 p.m., on the eastbound lanes of Van Nuys, near Remick Avenue.
For reasons under investigation, the driver of a silver Nissan Cube struck a male pedestrian in the area. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting police.
Responding units from the LAFD transported the male pedestrian to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. At this time, officials only described the deceased victim as a 29-year-old Hispanic man.
Following preliminary duties, authorities managed to arrest the hit-and-run suspect identified as 70-year-old Arturo Sepulveda Carrera, of Van Nuys.
The LAPD booked Carrera in Van Nuys Jail for felony hit-and-run with his bail set to $50,000. Officials are asking those who witnessed the collision to contact the Valley Traffic Division Detective Otrosina at 818-644-8036.
In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased man. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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