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UPDATED Aug 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Aug 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Family demands justice in South LA scooter hit-run
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Christian Lira was run over three times by a speeding black Cadillac; LAPD released video and offers a $50,000 reward.
WHO: Christian Lira’s family; LAPD; the hit-and-run driver
WHAT: A driver fatally hit an e-scooter rider and ran over him three times before fleeing; new video released and a $50,000 reward offered.
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
WHERE: South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The driver struck and ran over Lira while speeding and weaving through traffic, then fled the scene.
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