Severe hit and run traffic collision leaves Van Nuys resident with broken leg. 
Valley Traffic Division
August 28, 2012
PRESS RELEASE
On Saturday, August 18, at approximately 10:50PM, a severe hit and run traffic collision occurred between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Erin Picard, 34 years old and a resident of Van Nuys, was walking across Victory Boulevard, east of Columbus Avenue, when she was hit by a car. Erin suffered a broken leg, among other injuries. The suspect fled the scene without identifying him/herself, and rendering aide as required by law.
Although there is no suspect description, the suspect’s car left a passenger side view mirror at scene. The suspect’s vehicle was described as small, black Honda. There is no license plate description. The public is encouraged to look for a similar type car missing their passenger side view mirror.
The investigation is continuing and Valley Traffic Detectives are searching for additional witnesses that may have observed the collision.
If further information is needed, please contact Police Officer 3+1 D. Larkin, Valley Traffic Division Detectives, at (818) 644-8036 or (818) 644-8020. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimstoppers by texting to phone number 274637(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
DR# 12-09-16248
Incident # 120818005757
P-3+1 D. Larkin, Serial No. 31742
Investigator, Valley Traffic Division Detectives
(818) 644-8036
or
D-3 W. Bustos, Serial No. 25029
Officer In Charge, Valley Traffic Division Detectives
(818) 644-8021
Address/Location
LAPD - Valley Traffic Division
7870 Nollan Pl
Los Angeles, CA 91402
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-644-8000