Sherman Oaks Hit-and-Run: 80-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor and Service Dog Killed
KTLA 5January 29, 20262 min1,776 views
9 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβTragic Hit-and-Run Incident
- π An 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and his service dog, Bertha, were tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in Sherman Oaks.
- π The victims were struck by a Maserati that was possibly speeding and did not stop to provide aid.
- π The incident occurred on Woodman Avenue near Moore Park, close to the victim's home.
Victim's Background and Family's Grief
- ποΈ The victim, who recently came to America from Ukraine through an asylum program, was a survivor of the Holocaust.
- π His daughter is heartbroken, stating she didn't have a chance to say goodbye and that her father chose to live in Sherman Oaks for its peace and good neighborhood.
- π£οΈ The daughter is pleading for the hit-and-run driver to turn themselves in and take responsibility.
Community Response and Investigation
- π Neighbors have created a memorial with flowers and candles to pay respects to the victim and his dog.
- π Bystanders attempted resuscitation efforts and CPR until emergency services arrived.
- π The Maserati involved was found abandoned nearby with front-end damage and removed license plates.
- π° The LAPD is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the hit-and-run driver.
Roadway Concerns
- β οΈ Nearby residents describe the road as dangerous, with drivers frequently speeding.
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