Bicyclist Suffers Serious Injuries after Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on Hoover Street in Westlake
WESTLAKE, CA (May 28, 2023) – A bicyclist was badly injured in a hit-and-run crash at Hoover Street and Carondelet Street in the Westlake area on May 13.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a white older-model Nissan Sentra struck the male bicyclist at the intersection around 8:45 p.m.
After striking the victim, the driver of the Sentra fled the scene without rendering aid.
Responding paramedics rushed the man to a hospital for treatment of severe but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the Sentra will likely have front end, hood, and windshield damage.
The city of Los Angeles offered a standing reward of up to $25,000 for information that helps solve this case.
Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Campos at 213-833-3713, or email him at [email protected]. Tipsters may also call the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at 213-833-3746 or the 24-hour tipline at 877-LAPD-247. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
As drivers, it is important to always pay attention to your surroundings. Obey traffic rules and road signs, practice defensive driving, and watch out for bicyclists. Also, do not flee the scene when involved in a crash. Immediately stop and call 911.
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