Linda Pine never saw the stolen Range Rover coming as it barreled eastbound through the intersection, blowing past the red light and crushing her white Mazda in a violent instant at Sunset Boulevard and Wilton Place—a deadly hit-and-run that stole her away at just 54 years old. It was 12:32 a.m. on November 13 when the crash tore through the quiet Hollywood streets,
Linda’s car heading north on Wilton Place before being T-boned with such brutal force that nearby residents said it sounded like an explosion.Emergency crews raced to the intersection within minutes, lights bouncing off shattered glass and twisted metal. But the devastation left little room for hope. Paramedics could only confirm the heartbreaking truth: Linda had died at the scene, her life cut short before help could reach her.
The driver of the stolen Range Rover wasted no time escaping responsibility. Witnesses reported seeing a man stumble out of the mangled SUV, glance once at the wreckage he caused, and then sprint into the darkness before sirens pierced the air. Police later confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen hours
earlier, adding another layer of tragedy and frustration to a case already marked by senseless recklessness.As investigators work to track down the hit-and-run suspect, Linda’s family and friends are left grappling with a loss that feels both overwhelming and unjust. Loved ones describe her as warm, witty, and endlessly giving—a woman who worked hard, loved deeply, and brought stability and kindness wherever she went.
The suddenness of her death has stunned her community, transforming an ordinary Wednesday night into a permanent fracture in their lives.Detectives with LAPD’s Traffic Division are asking for witnesses, surveillance footage, or any information that could help identify the fugitive driver. For Linda Pine’s grieving loved ones, justice won’t bring her back—but finding the person responsible is the first step toward healing.
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