The pedestrian was flung into the northbound lanes after the impact. When he tried to get up, he was struck by a second vehicle described as a light-colored full-size SUV.
“The force of the second collision threw the pedestrian onto the southbound lanes where he was run over by a third vehicle,” the LAPD said in the statement.
The first and second vehicles were last seen driving northbound on San Fernando Road toward Osborne Street, according to the release.
Police say the third vehicle was a dark-colored midsize SUV going southbound on San Fernando Road. That vehicle was last seen southbound on San Fernando Road driving toward Branford Street, LAPD reported.
All three vehicles failed to stop or try to help the man, or remain at the scene, as required by law, according to police.
Several other vehicles are seen in the video driving slowly past the man’s crumpled body lying in the street.
“He was breathing,” Mr. Khalil told the news station. “He was trying to get up. ... Nobody deserves this—nobody. I wouldn’t wish that on my enemy.”
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead.
The man’s name is being withheld until the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office can notify his family, according to the LAPD.
Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the drivers involved in the collisions, and are offering a reward of up to $50,000 for anyone who provides information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the offenders.
Police also reminded the public to pull over and stop if they are in a crash.
“Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” the LAPD said in a statement.
Police also encouraged pedestrians to be careful crossing streets and to obey traffic laws.
