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Reward offered in search for suspect in deadly hit-and-run

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A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a motorist sought in a hit-and-run collision in Boyle Heights that left a woman dead and her 5-year-old daughter severely injured, Los Angeles police said.

Korina Campos, 27, was taking her daughter out of her 1998 Honda Civic, parked on Boyle Avenue, when she was hit by a 2001 Toyota Corolla traveling south about 1:50 p.m. Saturday, police said.

The driver of the Corolla lost control of his car while attempting to make a turn, police said. The car spun and hit Campos and her daughter, and the driver abandoned his vehicle and fled south, according to police.

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The man may have been bleeding from an abdominal-area injury, police said.

Campos suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries and was taken to Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, where she later died. Her daughter, who was transported to the same hospital, is expected to recover.

Officials are offering a $50,000 reward that leads to the apprehension and conviction of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD Central Traffic Division Detectives at (213) 833-3713 or Det. Felix Padilla at (213) 486-0753. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

amina.khan@latimes.com

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