The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a man they believe is responsible for a hit-and-run that left a 65-year-old man critically injured on Friday.
Police are searching for George Ronald Nicoletti and a tan four-door 1998 Saturn Ion with California license plate number 6HAY595, according to a news release.
The accident was reported Friday around 7:30 p.m., when a vehicle traveling eastbound on the 12800 block of Moorpark Street struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. The driver fled the scene, police said.
Family and friends have identified the victim as 65-year-old songrwriter and educator Rob Meurer.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call Valley Traffic Division Detective Menesez at 818-644-8028.
