Hit and Run Leaves a Bicyclist Dead NR21171ti

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a fatal hit and run suspect.

On June 10, 2021, around 11:41 p.m., the victim was riding his bicycle eastbound on Jefferson Boulevard at West Boulevard, when he was struck by a vehicle described as a dark colored SUV with LED headlights. The driver of the vehicle failed to render aid or comply with the law and fled the scene eastbound on Jefferson Boulevard.

The victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene by paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact South Traffic Division detectives, at (323) 421-2500 or (323) 421-2577. When calling please reference LAPD report number: 21-03-11484. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.