LAPD reported a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a homeless man in Los Angeles on Monday night.
Kyle Ray, 32, was struck by a pickup truck as he was located in an unmarked crosswalk.
The incident took place at the intersection of Sixth Street and South Bonnie Brae Street around 7:30 p.m.
The involved driver fled the scene and remains at large.
Sadly, Ray suffered severe injuries and died at the scene.
An investigation remains underway.
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