A 37-year-old pedestrian struck and killed in downtown Los Angeles when a suspected intoxicated driver crossed into opposing lanes and crashed into another vehicle was identified Wednesday.
The crash occurred about 2:10 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Ninth Street and Towne Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The pedestrian was walking south on Ninth Street when he was hit by a red Nissan Kicks subcompact crossover SUV, which was eastbound in the westbound lanes of Ninth Street. The driver was identified as Orlando Larios, police said. Larios’ city of residence was not provided.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
He was identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner as Robert Francis, who sustained blunt traumatic injuries.
“Central Traffic Division officers responded to the scene, conducted an investigation and determined Larios was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage,” according to an LAPD statement, which added that Larios was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony DUI.
Anyone with further information about the fatal crash was urged to call LAPD South Traffic Division Investigator Sae Ko, at 213-833-3713 or at 40042@lapd.online. Anonymous tips can be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or lacrimestoppers.org.