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Man killed in apparent road rage incident in Maywood

CBS News Los Angeles: The Rundown (Dec. 9 AM Edition)
CBS News Los Angeles: The Rundown (Dec. 9 AM Edition) 01:38

A pedestrian succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in what investigators have determined was a road rage incident. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies arrived to the scene, located at E. 58th Street and Atlantic Boulevard in Maywood, at around 8:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. 

Upon arrival, deputies found a male victim suffering from injuries to the upper body. He was taken to a hospital where he later pronounced dead. 

His identity has not yet been revealed.

The suspect, who has also not been identified yet, was taken into custody. 

The motivation behind the road rage collision that resulted in a fatality is unclear at this moment.

Anyone with information was asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

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