Hit-and-Run Leaves Bicyclist Seriously Injured
April 26, 2013
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD) Valley Traffic Division detectives are asking for
public’s help in locating the driver responsible for a hit-and-run
traffic collision that left a bicyclist seriously injured.
On March 24, 2013 around 6:30 p.m., a traffic collision occurred at the
intersection of Oxnard Street and Bellaire Avenue in the San Fernando
Valley. The victim, an 18-year- old male was riding his bicycle on
Bellaire Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Oxnard
Street. The victim sustained major injuries and was transported by
ambulance to a local hospital for medical treatment
The suspect is believed to be an older male of unknown ethnicity. The
suspect was driving an older model silver or grey Mercedes Benz ML at
the time of the accident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Valley
Traffic Division Officer M. Tucker at 818-644-8063. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact
Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most
keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the
letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.LAPDOnline.org, click on
"webtips" and follow the prompts.
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