Severe Hit and Run Traffic Collision involving a Bicyclist NA24141dc

WHAT:
Press conference

WHEN:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
South Traffic Division
4125 South Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90008

WHO:
LAPD Detective III Ryan Moreno, Officer-in-Charge, South Traffic Division
LAPD Detective Karla Carrillo, South Traffic Division

WHY:
On Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:27 p.m., a 63-year-old male bicyclist fell while riding his bicycle on Hoover Street near 79th Street. As the bicyclist was attempting to get up, a sedan traveling northbound on Hoover Street struck him. The vehicle failed to stop, render aid, and remain at scene as required by law. The vehicle was last seen northbound Hoover Street. The Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the male bicyclist to a local hospital with life threating injuries. The family of the victim is asking for witnesses to come forward and assist police with the investigation a as the victim remains hospitalized.

CONTACT:
For additional information, please contact Detective Carrillo, South Traffic Division at (323) 421-2500. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to the South Traffic Watch Commander at 323-421-2577 or contact 1-877-LAPD24-7 (877-527-3247).