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Homeless man killed in Boyle Heights hit and run identified
Los Angeles Jun 23, 2021
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The 62-year-old homeless man struck and killed in Boyle Heights by a car whose driver fled the scene was identified Tuesday.
A silver four-door sedan, traveling southbound on South Grande Vista Avenue, struck Kalvin Keene as he was crossing the street at Emery Street at about 10:40 p.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and coroner’s office.
The driver stopped briefly before fleeing and was last seen traveling southbound on South Grande Vista.
Anyone with information on the crash was asked to contact LAPD Central Traffic Detective McGowan at 213-833-3713 or 25660@lapd.online. Calls made during non-business hours or on weekends can be directed to 877-527-3247.