LOS ANGELES, AZ : Comedian Perry Kurtz killed in Tarzana hit-and-run crash teen suspect arrested on Friday, 16th August 2024

An 18-year-old suspect was arrested and booked Friday morning after investigators allege he struck and killed comedian Perry Kurtz in Los Angeles' Tarzana neighborhood. He was 73-years-old.

The suspect was identified as Nathon Jaimes, a Reseda resident.

Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said around 11:30 p.m., a 73-year-old man was crossing the street at Ventura Boulevard and Melvin Avenue, when a car driven by the teen hit him. When first responders arrived, the victim was declared dead at the scene.

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