LASD investigating pedestrian’s death, woman’s possible involvement

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a pedestrian was killed following a confrontation with a woman in Lancaster Thursday night.

Around 7:07 p.m., deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded to the 16000 block of Valeport Avenue for a report of a pedestrian injured in a traffic collision.

When they arrived on scene, deputies found a man lying on the ground in the middle of the street and a civilian administering first aid. Paramedics arrived to the scene and pronounced the man deceased.

Few details about the investigation have been released at this time, but the Sheriff’s Department said the victim was involved in a “disturbance” with a woman moments before he was fatally struck.

That woman apparently fled the scene before authorities arrived on scene.

The Sheriff’s Department did not say if the woman had been located or detained as part of the investigation, and no information was provided about a possible motive or if the two people knew each other.

The investigation, officials said, is ongoing and any with information is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided online or by calling 800-222-8477.

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