Police reported that a vehicle was heading east on Polk Street when it struck a homeless man in the roadway

Sylmar Pedestrian Crash
Man Killed in Sylmar Pedestrian Crash on Polk Street and DeGarmo Avenue

Sylmar, CA.- A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sylmar on Sunday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The incident took place on Polk Street and DeGarmo Avenue at around 9:45 p.m. July 20.

Police reported that a vehicle was heading east on Polk Street when it struck a homeless man in the roadway.

The driver failed to stop at the scene after hitting the .

The victim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Police Department is conducting an investigation into the collision.