Perry Kurtz Obituary, Death – The individual who tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on Thursday night in Los Angeles has been confirmed as stand-up comedian Perry Kurtz by the L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. on the 19500 block of Ventura Boulevard in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to police reports, Kurtz was crossing the street outside of a designated crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle.
The driver, identified as 18-year-old Nathon Jaimes from Reseda, was apprehended at his residence on charges of felony hit-and-run resulting in death, as stated by law enforcement officials.
At the age of 73, Kurtz was known to perform at a local restaurant every Thursday evening, as noted by witnesses. His extensive career included notable appearances on shows such as “America’s Got Talent” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”
Further information regarding the incident has not yet been released.
