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A collision between a car and a 29-year-old motorcylist on a street in Arleta left the rider dead and police searching Sunday for the motorist who fled the scene after the crash.
It took place at the intersection of Devonshire Street and Arleta Avenue at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, according to police.
A black and white 2009 Suzuki motorcycle was eastbound on Devonshire Street turning onto southbound Arleta Avenue when it collided with an unknown vehicle, police said.
The motorcyclist, identified as Steven Joseph Vega of Sylmar, was ejected from the motorcycle, which continued southbound and stopped on the northeast corner of Arleta Avenue and Fillmore Street, police said.
Vega was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the vehicle that fled was wanted on suspicion of hit-and run, police said. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to people who provide information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of hit-and- run drivers.
Anyone with information on this crash was asked to call the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8000. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
— From Staff and Wire Reports